I want to pay tribute to wonderful people I have known, the wonderful country in which I live, the communities in which I have lived, the churches who have claimed me as their own, the God who sends shivers down my back when I really give him a portion of my time—well, maybe not shivers but tears flow easily in some of those most priceless times.
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Monthly Archives: January 2019
SOMEONE WHO CARED
William Newell, born in the 1800’s, has had an impact on my life. He was a prodigal whose father did not give up on him. His pastor father pleaded his cause to Dr. R A Torrey to allow William to … Continue reading
Posted in mentor, prodigal, songs, Uncategorized
Tagged Calvary, mentor, principal, prodigal, redemption, song, you tube song
14 Comments
TEMPORARY FIX
Depository For collection letters gives Only fake relief *************** I’m not sure if I am following all the right procedure since this is my first haiku entry for the following challenger who provided the picture: https://thehauntedwordsmith.wordpress.com/2019/01/29/one-a-day-haiku-29/
Posted in haiku, one-a-day haiku, the haunted wordsmith, Uncategorized
Tagged one-a-day haiku, the haunted wordsmith
11 Comments
AGE ACCORDING TO MODERN MATH
So many have expressed about my age since I appear so much younger, I thought I might ought to go into a bit of detail about how I know for sure I am eighty-five. I’m doing new math to prove … Continue reading
THE DAY AFTER
So yesterday has been here and now is today. I find I’m only one day older than I was yesterday, even though I had to add a year. Does that seem right? At least it explains how the years roll … Continue reading
PASSING YEARS
The years have turned to decades; The decades, to scores. Age can bind the body But still love’s spirit soars. I’ve loved Him since I was but a child. He’s my friend when the storms are wild. When forsaken by … Continue reading
JOY OF BEING 84 YEARS, 362 DAYS OLD
The joy of 84 years and 362 days! You ask me the ways? I’ll tell you. A clothes closet packed full with clothes – none new. But oh, the possibilities of a new combination. I found one today and I … Continue reading
Posted in aging, Jesus, me, Uncategorized
Tagged aging, birthday, growing old, Jesus, me
36 Comments
HEARING IN THE STILLNESS
I listen in His stillness Bask in His quietness Learn in His kindness Cleanse in His holiness Submit to His loveliness Rejoice in His nearness Then I hear Him in … Continue reading
Posted in God, God's purpose or will, Uncategorized, VJ's weekly challenge, VJWC
Tagged devotion, knowing God's will, stillness, VJWC
30 Comments
WEEKEND COFFEE SHARE
I’ve been hesitant to join a “coffee share” talk because if you happened to have coffee at my house it would be because my husband made it for you. Can I still be your friend? He drinks it quite regularly … Continue reading
Posted in God, Isaiah 30-31, me, teaching, Uncategorized
Tagged alliances, me, teacher, weekend coffee share
19 Comments
CHICKEN LITTLE? OR IS THE SKY FALLING?
Her name was Cherry; his was Barry. So it was quite natural for their first date to be at the local drive-in where they ordered Cherry-berry drinks. It had been thumbs-up for two years. Natural for marriage in the making, … Continue reading
Posted in compromise, long marriage, Uncategorized
Tagged compromise, happy endings, marriage, short fiction, Tell a story challenge
22 Comments
GOOD BUSINESS PRACTICE
“I’ll see if they will bring out a new door to replace this one,” said my husband. He knew he would have to carefully preserve all the broken pieces to prove his point. If all the pieces were in place, … Continue reading
Posted in Rochelle's picture prompt, Uncategorized
Tagged business ethics, Rochelle's picture prompt
27 Comments