A week or so before Christmas I was hit by two blog posts that worked together to change how I approaching the new year. I don’t think either would have affected me by themselves; it was only in tandem that they are transforming my days. Maybe checking them out will transform yours as well. The …

I was determined to have a peaceful Advent season that was focused on giving and yet didn’t stress me out. Some things had to get put on the back burner. One was the blog. So now that my Christmas tasks are all done, I’m back with a post and a wish for a merry Christmas. …

This week’s blog post is a devotional I wrote on Psalm 100 for our church’s advent devotional booklet. I wanted to share it with you. Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made …

I’ve been particularly appalled at the glee of people over the fact that individuals have filed and/or signed petitions to allow their state secede from the United States. Set aside the fact that the petitions are made through the White House “We The People” website, which has no authority to grant a secession, for a …

She’s makin’ a list, checkin’ it twice . . . I’m determined not to end up crazed in the weeks before Christmas, so I’ve updated the Christmas list and begun my buying. My grandson is done. I’ve purchased all the gift cards for the mailman and trash men. Les and I have decided on the …