Another sleepless night! So? Is that God's way of saying, "we need to talk." If it's You Lord - what do I need to hear? I'm perfectly certain there is a perfectly good reason for Your call. You always have a perfectly good reason. Everything You do is perfect. For right now, let me try… Continue reading transferred
Category: odds n’ ends
Autumn’s path
You [O Lord] are my hiding place from every storm of life; you even keep me from getting into trouble! You surround me with songs of victory. I will instruct you (says the Lord) and guide you along the best pathway for your life; I will advise you and watch your progress. Psalm 32:7-8 Lead… Continue reading Autumn’s path
goodbye August
Goodbye August! What a month!!! At least two-thirds of you was spent sleeping off the side effects of sinus meds. The score: e feeling miserable 80, e being creativity 20. No posts. No pictures. No stories. Not really much of anything creative. Just barely strength enough to do the daily "have to" chores. Our valley… Continue reading goodbye August
that explains it 2.0
Here it is the first of August, and most of the projects are in the finishing stages. The posts that were planned this season have been on hold most of the summer. My re-arranged studio sits exactly as I left it weeks ago. But, the good news, depending on how you look at it, is… Continue reading that explains it 2.0
He is so good
Blessed are you who enter in God’s name— from God’s house we bless you! God is God, he has bathed us in light. Festoon the shrine with garlands, hang colored banners above the altar! You’re my God, and I thank you. O my God, I lift high your praise. Thank God—he’s so good. His love… Continue reading He is so good
leaving July
Re-inventing myself again! July has been a month of change here at the cottage. We replaced a dilapidated, leaky storage shed with something more substantial and useful. The garden and patios have been "under" construction since the 4th of June. And, since yours truly is the go-fer on our construction projects, blog posts have been way… Continue reading leaving July
country treasures
Teach the older women to be quiet and respectful in everything they do. They must not go around speaking evil of others and must not be heavy drinkers, but they should be teachers of goodness. These older women must train the younger women to live quietly, to love their husbands and their children, and to… Continue reading country treasures
Contentment Cottage 