Gratitude Saturday
I am declaring today as my gratitude Saturday. First because I am grateful that my memory kicked in so I could post here on time and secondly just because this is the day The Lord has made. How do we … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Thankfulness
Weeding Out Toys
By summertime at our house, we always had too many toys. Between birthdays, Christmas, and maybe a few random purchases, the toy box overflowed. What to do? Here’s the method we used. To start out with, designate a special area to … Continue reading →
Worth Celebrating!
It’s a funny coincidence that the blog scheduled for today, the 4th July, has been allocated to myself – an Aussie. In my little world of school holiday Thursday’s I doubt I’ll even think about the celebrations occurring on the … Continue reading →
On Really Seeing Children – Part 1
As a child I remember knowing clearly that there were two types of adults. There were those who tolerated my presence, put up with my questions and generally acted as though they’d be perfectly happy if I didn’t require anything … Continue reading →
Remembrances
“I thank my God every time I remember you.” Philippians 1:3 I slipped a pussy willow sprig from her funeral basket and whispered my plans in our granddaughter’s ear. “We’ll plant it soon, in remembrance of Mammie.” So, I set that brown twig with … Continue reading →
Drawing Closer to God
Even though God is always with us, the Bible encourages us to intentionally come before God, to seek him, and acknowledge his presence. In the Old Testament, Jeremiah 29:13 (NIV) says, “You will seek me and you will find me … Continue reading →