by LaNelle

Today I took a deep breath and made a big change to our entry way. I threw away a pair of shoes.These were not just any shoes, though. They originally belonged to me, and at one time they were adecent-looking, … Continued

My three year old grandson has a favorite song right now. He sings it several times each day. It is Toby Mac’s song, “Help is on the way,” which speaks of God’s help that we can depend on no matter … Continued

by LaNelle Recently, we were able to get a new vehicle to replace the old Jeep (it has proven itself with nearly 250,000 miles).  I didn’t want a lot of fancy features, so this Buick doesn’t have all the bells … Continued

“When I was down beside the sea…” These words penned by Robert Louis Stevenson came to life for me when I, at almost 55 years old, finally got to see the ocean for the first time.  The ocean is beautiful.  … Continued

When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome brought spices so they might go anoint Jesus’ body. Very early on the first day of the week, just after sunrise, they were on their way … Continued

I know this love you freely offer  Because you gave Your life for me. I cannot understand such love Amazed I will forever be. Lord, never let me take it lightly  Or write it off as an event Your plan … Continued

My husband and my granddaughter sometimes have a word exchange like this:  “I love you.”  “I love you more.”  “I love you more than that.”  “I love you even more than that!”  “Well, I love you to infinity and beyond!”    … Continued

Recently, while reading through the book of Luke, I came across some verses that I didn’t remember reading before.  As I read them, I found myself bristling like a cat whose fur is being rubbed in the wrong direction.  I … Continued

This week we were saddened to say goodbye to our Australian Shepherd, George.  We’ve had George for ten years and he will be missed here at the ranch. At times, I called George “the big galoot” because it seemed like … Continued

A few days ago my phone rang in the middle of the day, and I was surprised to see that my granddaughters were video calling me. They had found a feather they wanted to ask me about. I was so … Continued