The First Taste
“If more of us valued food, a steaming cup of tea and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.†-J.R.R. Tolkien The quote brought back memories of sitting in the restaurant with a particular friend. We would peruse the menu, discussing...
Razor or Medicine?
"All day long you plot destruction. Your tongue cuts like a sharp razor; you’re an expert at telling lies." (Psalm 52:2, NLT) "The tongue is one of the smallest parts of the body, yet it can do the most damage ... When we boast of the goodness of God, our tongues...
Danger
Every Friday I join a community of bloggers for Five Minute Friday. One word prompt, five minutes. Unedited. The prompt this week is … Danger. Danger is defined as "exposure to harm or injury; risk; peril; a cause of peril or menace" (dictionary.com). It seems...
Hallways, Waiting & Prayer {{Let’s have Coffee}}
Powerful moments can be waiting for us in the least expected places. Recently I had to take a loved one to their doctor appointment. I had to sit out in the hallway as I was not permitted in due to covid limitations. A beautiful older lady came out, dressed so nicely,...
As We Cling to Him
The book of Colossians has continued to bring much food for thought and wisdom for living ... The memory verse for this week: "Let the word of Christ dwell richly among you, in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another through psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs,...
Of Droughts, Deserts & Blooms
The talk on the news lately has indicated the country is facing a drought. Parts are already in a “severe†mode but all are experiencing dryness. “Drought†as defined by dictionary.com is “a period of dry weather, an especially long one that is injurious; a...