If, in any way I belittle those who I am called to serve... if I talk of their weak points in contrast, perhaps, with what I think of as my stronger points... if I adopt a superior attitude, forgetting to consider the wisdom of the voice that asks me, inwardly, "Who made you different from… Continue reading words kill
Category: odds n’ ends
the missing month of May
Most of May went missing this year, and in that period of time everything—everything— changed. On the 3rd my old nemesis returned with a vengeance. At first a few sneezes, then an irritating cough. Within 24 hours, POW!! full-blown sinusitis. O well. This stuff usually wears itself out in 7 to 10 days. Yeah right. … Continue reading the missing month of May
do you have time?
In early April of 2016, the Lord said, “The trouble is, you think you have time...You don't.” Buying back wasted time is probably not going to happen. And yet we talk of living outside of time, where we are in Christ. In that season I considered negativity something that reared it's ugly head all to… Continue reading do you have time?
winter birds
If God feeds the birds of the air, how much more will He take care of you? You are so much more important to Him, so believe that He is providing all that you need. “Look at the birds of the air, for they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly… Continue reading winter birds
another year
2018 is almost here! It doesn't seem possible, does it? Or perhaps time does not fly by for you as rapidly as it does around here. I don't honestly understand how it is possible that I've been journaling online for the past twenty-two years. nanaellen.com was first published in 1996. That's 22 years, y'all. And… Continue reading another year
Welcome November
November comes And November goes, With the last red berries And the first white snows. With night coming early, And dawn coming late, And ice in the bucket And frost by the gate. The fires burn And the kettles sing, And earth sinks to rest Until next spring. ~Elizabeth Coatsworth
small steps to happiness
What is real happiness anyway? How can you tell if you’re really happy? Happiness seems less a matter of getting what you want than a matter of how you feel about what you have. It has little to do with how well things are going and everything to do with the ability to adapt to… Continue reading small steps to happiness
Contentment Cottage 