. . . See What God Has Done (by guest J. D. Wininger)
Standing at the window, this old rancher takes a sip from his third cup of coffee. “Finally,” comes a silent thought, “it’s light enough.” As dawn breaks each morning, before I don my boots, hat, and jacket, I count. First…
Furry Blessings
Happy woofs! Did you know that National Dog Day was celebrated on August 26? I love that! We’ve had some great dogs during the course of our marriage. You could say they are like our children since we have no…
Hooked by The Book
I’m a slow reader. My analytical nature comes out as I cannot skip a word for fear of missing the complete thought. I also find myself evaluating the grammar, sentence structure, and punctuation as I read. I can’t help it.…
The Bummer Lamb
Rejection is hard, not to mention hurtful. As a writer I’ve experienced my share of rejections from publishers, magazines, newspapers, and blog sites. I think the worst rejection came from the Senior Producer of the Christian Broadcasting Network several years…
Blessing in Solitude (by guest Ramona Richards)
I live alone and have for many years. I’ve been single for more than 27 years, but I shared my home with my daughter (and the nurses who cared for her) until 2010, when she moved in with her primary…
Old Glory
I am proud to be an American – to live in a country that allows me to pursue happiness the way I see best for me. I enjoy the freedoms to worship, to carry a Bible, to own a house,…
The Pea Pods Four
In the last blog I wrote about the beach and mentioned that if given a choice, I would be more likely to head to the mountains instead of the beach. Well, guess what? I just spent a long weekend in…
Beckoning from the Beach
Beach season has arrived. We have patiently waited through the winter and through the virus lockdown. Hoards of people will be invading coastlines all around the world as they leave the confines of their homes to feel the squish of…
A 90-year-old Blessing
Today, May 22, 2020, marks my mother’s 90th birthday. I would like to seize this opportunity to honor and recognize Margaret Muriel Evans O’Kelley as one of the greatest blessings God has given me. Consider it an extension of Mother’s…
The Anticipation of Parenthood (by guest Denise George)
Surely, one of the greatest blessings in life is becoming a new parent! My husband, Timothy, and I waited eleven years for our firstborn child, a son, born in 1981. During the pregnancy, Timothy and I marveled at the “miracle…
