by LaNelle

Jeremiah 29:11 is a verse often found on cards or plaques, or quoted for quick inspiration: “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future … Continued

I just saw four big yellow flowers on some cactus in our pasture.   Cactus flowers bring back some memories of growing up in the country.  When the yellow, pink, and red blossoms appeared on the cacti in the pastures surrounding … Continued

by LaNelle I’ve been working on a painting project this summer, trying to finish the back soffit of our old house. It’s making me think about the process of transformation. This project has been more time-consuming and frustrating than I expected. … Continued

I have been thinking of the old hymn, “Great is Thy Faithfulness,” and especially about the words of the third verse:  “Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth,  Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide, Strength for … Continued

My cousin, Ruthanne Jackson, wrote  this years ago when her children were small.  Since we share the same grandmother, I also had one of Grandma’s hand-made quilts.  I have always enjoyed what Ruthanne wrote and wanted to share it with … Continued

I have a friend who has been struggling for some time now with cancer.  She may not know it, but as she continues through these difficult times she is teaching me and others what true courage looks like.  Courage is … Continued

The book of Exodus is about God bringing the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt.   He continually provided for them, even though they didn’t think He was going to and spent a lot of time fretting and complaining. In … Continued

Last October, my family was dealt a tragic blow. My niece and her husband were driving to a football game and were instantly killed in a car accident.  Both of them were age 39 and they left a family of … Continued

As part of our Christmas reflections, we often read a passage which we call the Magnificat, or Mary’s Song, in Luke 1:46-55. The Bible doesn’t say that Mary sang these words, but they would certainly make a good song because … Continued

“This Christmas will be perfect,” I thought as I drove over the long road to our new home.  Our family had been living apart for about three months because my husband was finishing up one job and I had started … Continued