I started to put Bj’s collar on him when he began to jump in the air with excitement. He knew what was happening! Barking his beagle bugle horn he alerted the entire valley it was time to chase the ball! I couldn’t open the gate fast enough for him to leap down the steps and […]
Shout with Joy to the Lord and Keep Your Focus on Him Read Post »
Stress is a part of life and sometimes it starts at the moment you open your eyes to the moment you close them. Today I could feel my neck and back muscles tighten with every second as the day went on and all I could think about was soaking in a hot bath to ease
A year ago today my husband David was baptized in the creek behind our house. With his permission I wanted to share a story about his journey to Jesus. December 18th 2024 David came to me one night with a small gift box. He said he couldn’t wait until Christmas to give it to me.
A Story of a Wife’s Answered Prayer and a Husband’s New Life in Jesus Christ Read Post »
“Jesus said, “I am the light of the world.” Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12 NIV The other night I lit a candle like I usually do when I sit down to relax and read. I watched the flame flicker as the air from
Living in the Light Read Post »
“You will go out in joy and be led forth in peace, the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands”. Isaiah 55:12 NIV The power went out while dinner was cooking and all the sudden we were without a meal. The air
Lights Out, Faith On Read Post »
For weeks every time I sat in my recliner I looked up at the living room ceiling fan covered in dust from months of me putting off cleaning it. The globes had a sticky layer of brown dust and dog hair dimming the light trying to shine through them. The blades were coated with grimy
Looking Through the Globe: Renew Your Spirit and Shine Read Post »
“The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.” Psalm 18:2 NIV Monday:One foot in front of the other I started walking down the driveway with Mabel on the other end of the leash.
Transforming Potholes: A Journey of Faith and Action Read Post »
I woke up this morning with a long list of things to do so I asked God for strength to make it through. I turned on Pandora to “Country Faith Radio” (one of my favorite Pandora channels) then I cleaned the kitchen, dusted the house, and vacuumed the floors. I was scrubbing the tub when
Nailing Jesus to the Cross Read Post »
It was a summer afternoon and I was sitting in my recliner drinking my coffee and scrolling through Facebook. I scrolled upon an urgent post from an animal shelter that was desperate to find three dogs a home before they were euthanized. One of the dogs was a blue/gray pitbull named Sasha. I showed David
Sasha’s Tale: An Inspiring Rescue from Near Death to a New Life Read Post »
The smell of fall was in the air and the leaves were changing vibrant colors in the middle of October 2022. David and I decided to go talk to the staff at a local animal shelter in Roanoke Virginia to get Bj a playmate. The whole ride over David and I agreed that we didn’t
Mabel’s Fable: 70 Pounds of Love and Grace Read Post »
