It has not been the perfect year for most of us, has it? That is why when I found this little clipping in my mom’s stuff when I was looking through some of her notebooks I had to snap a picture of it and and Continue reading →
September 28, 2020
September 23, 2020
The Abundant Life
Abundant. According to Dictionary.com the meaning of this word is as follows: present in great quantity; more than adequate; oversufficient: an abundant supply of water. 2.well supplied with something; abounding: a river abundant in salmon. richly supplied, as with resources: an abundant land. I have been in a contemplative Continue reading →
August 26, 2020
Follow the Sun
There is nothing quite as cheerful as a sunflower. The cheery yellow heads filled with seeds make me smile every time I see them. They have become so popular that there are often dwarf varieties that grace floral bouquets. I absolutely love them. Which is Continue reading →
August 7, 2020
Take Heart – Be Encouraged – Live Life
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 →
July 13, 2020
When Grace Is Needed
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 →
July 9, 2020
How Do You Practice Your Faith?
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 →
June 24, 2020
What A Difference A Rain Chain Makes
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 →
May 22, 2020
Devotionals for Times Like These
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 →
May 21, 2020
Reflections
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 →
May 11, 2020
Spotlight Versus Shadows
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 →