When I was growing up, we played a game called “Spin the Bottle”. I only played a few times in a safe environment, like church group or riding club. Still this game made my stomach twist and my muscles tense. If you are unfamiliar, a group of participants sits in a circle, a glass pop […]
Who Do I Serve?
Jesus said, “If anyone serves Me, let him follow Me; and where I am, there shall My servant also be; if anyone serves Me, the Father will honor Him.” John 12:26 NIV We are in a situation today unlike any we have ever faced. I can tell you that I do not feel fear, in […]
What’s Your Favorite Color?
One of Mary Ellen’s long time questions is, “What’s your favorite color?” The game can be fun, or it can become completely exasperating. When she was younger, she would get hurt if your color was not her color. The feelings on the cuff crying because she wanted them to be the same. Affirmation, value, separation, […]
Fiction or Non-Fiction?
Mary Ellen read a book a few weeks ago called House for Hermit Crab. I printed out comprehension questions from a website. One questions was, “Is the book fiction or non-fiction?” I know that she had seen that kind of question before. Still, she stopped and thought about it. Then she asked, “What does that […]
“I Do It Myself”
“I do it myself!” These words ring in my mind as my little girl rides off on her bike. No, she hasn’t said it like that recently. I remember when she was little, and she wanted to do it herself. She would tell me firmly, “I do it myself.” Then if it didn’t work out […]
Thumper Rabbit’s Momma
When I was in junior high, I played Thumper Rabbit in the school musical, “Bambi”. I loved to sing. My mom made me the absolute best costume. It included big Thumper Rabbit feet. I remember vividly singing & dancing to a song “If You Can’t Say Something Nice”. Thumper Rabbit’s mom was teaching Thumper a very important […]
…Boing!
Yesterday I read “The Big Blue Egg” to the kindergarten classes. It’s a pop-up picture book. Who doesn’t love a pop-up book?!? I love ’em! No doubt I am a kid at heart, but what is even better, for me, than just a pop-up book, is a pop-up with a good lesson. In the […]
Remembrance…
This morning this memory from “8 Years Ago” popped up on my Facebook feed. I am grateful that this small post was made. Honestly, I don’t remember making it. It made my heart smile. Funny how the small things make a big difference in our daily lives. In contrast, “Remembrance” is a big word. Almost too […]
God’s Got This
God’s got this. Give everything to Him! Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time, casting all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you. Be of sober spirit, be on the alert. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking […]
Another Skunk
So another skunk came to visit last night. Now that’s real life! Poor Toby, in his house none the less. Sounds like my temple too. Those stinky habits creep back! That which has been is that which will be, And that which has been done is that which will be done. So there is […]
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