Monthly Archives: June 2020
HIS OPEN HAND
I cannot form a mental image of Jesus in any setting in which he has closed hands. I SEE HIS OPEN HAND GENEROUS baskets of food left after the multitude was fed. KIND reaching out as he says, “Arise and … Continue reading
CHECK THIS #11- FLAGS
I understand why many Americans get upset about the Confederate flag. I understand the pain and shame of slavery that is associated with it. I understand why many Americans love the Stars and Stripes flown by the Union Army who … Continue reading
SECOND THOUGHTS
After finishing a five hour duty last week, I decided to stop at Aldi’s to pick up some food. Since I was tired, I tried to keep my selection to the minimum. However, I found that I had to carry … Continue reading
“THE” MAN
Jesus is the Being who lived, laughed, loved, in the manner with which I can identify. He also carried the same sorrows which I sometimes carry. In all those ways, he modeled behavior which was pleasing to his Father. In … Continue reading
MEN
Men, men, what would I do without them? I am blessed with many good men in my life: Sons, Grand-sons, Brother, Brothers-in-law, Nephews, Pastor, and Friends – And most of all, my husband, Sammy. Without him —- Instead of picking … Continue reading
THANKS TO THE BRAVE
From a note in journal June 15th ’98 Subject was “childlikeness” and how Jesus said we should come to him as a little child. I had written the following note: There are so many children in this time who do not … Continue reading
JADALYN JUMPS INTO HER 12th YEAR
Making use of the birthday jump rope. This is the first of your birthdays that you are taller than I. I remember when your legs got too long to put them in my face on my pillow. And I remember … Continue reading
TAKE YOUR BUCKET TO HIM
Bring your bucket and come to the well. No, the scripture doesn’t actually say that but it does say, Heb. 4:16 “Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to … Continue reading
HAIL MIGHTY INTERNET
Hail to the mighty internet, My hat is off to thee. Without you I am helpless, As helpless as I can be. I have no internet. All my gadgetry is no good I didn’t journal as … Continue reading
MAN, THE BEAST
Angry bear, kills food giver, lacks logic That was my haiku on last post. I want to pursue this thought using some comments from that post. Faye made this statement: “I see a much deeper TRUTH in this than … Continue reading
Sweet aroma 