How on earth did it get to be July? Well... never mind. It is indeed July. 2013 is more than half past and there is nothing to be done about it but go forward. The first of the month means I've changed the desktop calendar on my 'puter. This one is a collection of French… Continue reading happy July !
Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? And not one of them will fall to the ground without your Father’s will. But even the hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not, therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows. So every one who acknowledges me before men, I also will acknowledge… Continue reading not one will fall
Today is HOT! Tomorrow and the next day promise to be even hotter! In fact the weather forecast says we're having a "heat wave" with temps expected to break records for at least the next week. Gotta tell you...I'm not looking forward to that! It's a good thing our porch/studio is cool and comfortable. Between… Continue reading we’re havin’ a heat wave
Seven Things God Hates Here are six things God hates, and one more that he loathes with a passion: eyes that are arrogant, a tongue that lies, hands that murder the innocent, a heart that hatches evil plots, feet that race down a wicked track, a mouth that lies under oath, a troublemaker in the family. Proverbs… Continue reading does God hate me?
Count yourself lucky, how happy you must be— you get a fresh start, your slate’s wiped clean.Count yourself lucky— God holds nothing against you and you’re holding nothing back from him.Psalm 32:1-2 MSG God's daily grace offers a new way of life. You want to put away old ways and put on new, but are… Continue reading a fresh start
This afternoon brought one of those "AH HA!" moments. During the past couple of weeks I've spent quite a bit of time reading, make that re-reading, books that take me to my "happy place." My library contains several of these volumes by Gene Stratton-Porter, an American author who was vastly popular in the early 1900's.… Continue reading this is it
As painful as this time is, you will one day see the reason for it. Not cruel testing but tender preparation for the wonderful future God has in store. Go forward. This is truly the beginning of a new season. Joy. Joy. Joy. Two weeks into this new season it is safe to say things… Continue reading oh joy! joy…Joy!
Contentment Cottage 