God keeps my “candle” going
I was sitting here at the table this morning, having some quiet time with God and His Word, when I glanced up and noticed the little candle next to me was barely burning. “That’s the way I feel,”…
New day … new week … new year!
It's a brand-new day ... of a brand-new week ... of a brand-new year! A favorite quote which I love (though I don't know the author) is: "This is the beginning of a new day. You have been…
Beneath the Surface
I have never had a reason to go beneath the deck during a heavy snow. Nor has the thought ever occurred to me. However, as I was carrying an armload of firewood around the house to the back,…
Walking in a Winter Wonderland
A New Year calls … are you listening? In the sun, the snow is glistening. A beautiful sight … all kinds of tracks left and right! Walking in a winter wonderland! Can you guess who has been “walking…
The hope of new life!
My family celebrated Christmas as it freeze-rained all day! When we went out later that afternoon, a ¼” layer of ice completely coated everything! The skylights of the house were completely coated in a thick layer of ice. …
Now is the time!
This year of 2022 is almost over. This Holiday Season is almost over. All the festivities, all the excitement, all the gifts, all the holiday-travel, etc. … it’s almost over. Hubby and I were at Costco this past…
This is the way … Welcome!
A long gravel driveway meanders through the woods, leading to mine and hubby’s home. Just before reaching the house the driveway splits. Which is the correct way to go?? It is not uncommon for cars and Amazon delivery…
Advent lessons … Prepare a way!
This year, the month of December was ushered in with the advent of snow! A lot of snow! The week leading up to Christmas saw a second advent of snow! Accompanied by bitterly cold temperatures and freezing ice…
Advent lessons … Prepared! (Mary)
Today’s background photo shows an icy boardwalk through a snowy frozen wood. A storm is coming. This photo was taken a few days before Christmas … on a cold, 28-degree afternoon, before a big, heavy snowstorm arrived later…
Advent lessons … Prepared! (Elizabeth)
Elizabeth was the daughter of a priestly family. As a young girl she most likely had been taught the Scriptures by her father, who served as a priest (or village pastor, if you will). Elizabeth married Zechariah ……