No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to us all. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure Continue reading →
Grace. Today I am revisiting a blog post that I wrote several years ago. My reason for revisiting it is because I found out something about someone this weekend that rocked my world. Someone that I considered a friend many years ago, someone that I Continue reading →
I have shared before on It’s Just Life that I love to listen to podcasts. There are so many out there that are interesting and engaging. Recently I discovered a new one – Dolly Parton’s America. This 9-episode journey into the Dollyverse as it is Continue reading →
Rain chain, you say? What the heck is a rain chain? Rain chains are decorative alternatives to the normal rain gutter downspouts. There are so many options out there and we have talked about getting some for the back deck for years. We have always Continue reading →
I have a shelf full of devotional books and they are what brings me comfort – especially in these days of confinement and uncertainty. I love how I can pull one out to read a selection and it perfectly suits my situation that day. That Continue reading →
A repost from 2015 just because I have been totally avoiding the mirror during the Covid 19 pandemic for obvious reasons. This is one of my favorite pictures from my wedding day. I have several but for some reason I love this one. Never mind the Continue reading →
A repost from five years ago that I needed to be reminded of. Proverbs 25:6-7 (NKJV, The Message)Do not exalt yourself in the presence of the king,And do not stand in the place of the great;For it is better that he say to you,“Come up Continue reading →
The buzz on Facebook and other places today seems to be centered around what you are giving up for Lent. Typically Ash Wednesday is the time where one gives up something for the period until Easter Sunday—–one year I gave up chocolate, another year sweet Continue reading →
Take heart. He is peace. This week we light the final purple candle. This final candle, the Angel’s Candle symbolizes peace. It reminds us of the message of the angels: “Peace on Earth, Good Will Toward Men.” May you be enveloped in peace during this Continue reading →
JOY! Just reading that word brings a smile to my face. Joy comes in all shapes and sizes, doesn’t it? Joy is the feeling of pleasure or happiness. When was the last time you witnessed or experienced true joy? I hope that the answer to Continue reading →
