We all know that life is too short and this past weekend that was affirmed once again by the horrific flooding of the River Guadalupe in Texas. The headlines that hit us all were the headlines sharing the news of the number of young campers Continue reading →
We All Need a Little Jesus
According to my pastor, we all need a little Jesus. So she gifted us each a little Jesus. . My little Jesus now resides in my kitchen where he keeps a watch over my comings and goings and for some reason, I feel comforted whenever Continue reading →
The Day I Found Jesus on My Driveway
I found Jesus on my driveway today. I didn’t expect to . I wasn’t exactly looking for Him. But I found Him. There He was. But I didn’t realize it until I looked closer. There He was. Just a tiny little postage stamp sized picture Continue reading →
A Simple Prayer
I started my recent Sunday worship off with tears. That just happens sometimes when I am moved and touched by something and this past Sunday was one of those times. Our church has a Special Friends class and these folks never cease to inspire me. Continue reading →
Faith Not Fear
One of my favorite verses from the Bible is this one above. It is one that gives me so much comfort during difficult times and right now I feel as if I am in difficult times again. I have seen signs posted during the pandemic Continue reading →
Grow In the Light
I shared this image yesterday in my blog post about Biltmore Blooms and it has stuck in my mind for some reason. Sometimes images do that. As I walked out to our dock earlier today I spied a dandelion in our yard. There was a Continue reading →
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 →
The Sun Still Comes Up
The sun still comes up. It’s been a tough weekend in America. Two mass shootings in 13 hours has left 29 dead as of this writing and countless injuries. My heart hurt when I saw the news of the latest shooting in Dayton, Ohio. As Continue reading →
A Small White Cross
A small white cross made its appearance in my front yard this week. You may have seen them around and wondered about them. No, I am not marking a burial site of a beloved pet. I am just making a quiet statement. Last week when Continue reading →
Stand If You Are Able
A repost from several years ago because I honestly ran out of time to do a new post. Y’all understand, right? Life. Enjoy and let me know what you think in the comment section. I recently spent a few days visiting my mom in Ohio Continue reading →