Do you often fall for a book by its cover? We’re warned not to judge by outside appearances, but my first glimpse of the perfectly-designed cover of Liana George’s new book, Perfectly Placed, made me forget that advice immediately. Those red lanterns waving in the wind invited me right in. Yes, I’ve read the book–the story equal […]
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Still: My word for 2022
The Eternal will fight on your behalf while you watch in silence. ~Exodus 14:14 (VOICE) I’m not a worrier by nature, but I often find it very difficult to shut down a million random thoughts that choose to twist, jitterbug, and tango through my mind all day and into the night. Does anyone else relate? […]
Listen for the Pearls
When we hold a conch shell to our ear, we listen and delight to hear the ocean waves. Pearls are found in oysters and clams, not conchs. They do represent wisdom and are of great value when mentioned in the Bible. The above image spoke to me, and I pray I listened well, because I […]
New Year 2020, and Our Lord is The King of It
After my kitty’s good morning meows, a beautiful sunrise awaited as my first New Year greeting of 2020. We found the bed well before midnight even in the earlier time zone from ours. Not partying and not sleeping-in produced its reward. The water-colored sky of blues, golds, pinks, and oranges spoke clearly of God’s glory […]
The Most Magnificent Christmas Lighting Display Ever! An Unrivaled Birth Announcement!
On the first day of December my plans for the month came to a crashing halt — literally. My car was totaled. Severe pain and trauma to my body necessitated a total reevaluation of personal, business, and holiday priorities. But not before I bemoaned all that was lost. Car: A TOTAL loss. Time: All of […]