Winter blues are creeping in along with those bitter arctic winds! I am actively chasing them away from my door. Years ago we lived in Northern Germany. It was so far north in the cool summer evenings it wasn’t unusual to sit on our patio and read our bedtime stores and devotions at 10:30 by the dusky … Read More about Chasing Away Winter Blues
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Leaning In
My words for 2014 … LEAN IN Remember the movie, “While You Were Sleeping? Bill Pullman was called out for leaning in toward Sandra Bullock for a kiss. iLeaning in said that Bill wanted closer! Lean In was the title of book that cause a lot of buzz last year. She was an insider who shared. We … Read More about Leaning In
Merry Christmas!
Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Merry Christmas! blessings, linda
Long time ago…
…we lived over seas we had to make new traditions away from home. Our family was fortunate that our college kids came to us every Christmas in those years. Sometimes we were overseas, some times we in the states. We were together! It was and still is a priority. Stories from … Read More about Long time ago…
Hope and Inconvenience
Hope is contagious. I had been caught. I didn’t “want” to do something that was an inconvenience us, to me and my expectations. I was regretting inviting guests to the Christmas morning service. Instead, I saw our guests be deeply moved by the Christmas morning service. A widow and her children who are … Read More about Hope and Inconvenience
Farmhouse Kitchen
Over the hills and through the woods to the open houses we went! Literally over and through. Last week the Bible study gal pals and I went over the hills nad throug hte woods to a log cabin home for brunch. The inspiration was bubbling up! Then we were off! Over the hills and … Read More about Farmhouse Kitchen
The Coming of His Joy
Still waiting. Still preparing. The old old stories of His love.. this old-fashioned hymn popped in my mind…because that is what we do during Advent. Tell the old stories of Jesus and His love. Reading Luke’s old old story of the coming birth is preluded by these words to his friend… I … Read More about The Coming of His Joy
Christmas Cozy
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in this old farmhouse. By some folk’s count, I am behind and moving slow. I guess. We have a slow paced Thanksgiving weekend. Games, food, golf for some, food, movie, dishes, shopping for a new old home being renovated, games, food, and dishes. No decorating. For Christmas. … Read More about Christmas Cozy
Natural Decoration…Snow!
Have to say this southern gal loves snow. My kids love snow. Even though it took me forever to get home from church, okay, just and hour, I was glad to see it falling in veil of white. Nancy spun out into a cornfield. Nearby neighbors who she did not know help to push her … Read More about Natural Decoration…Snow!
Hopeful Anticipation
Anticipation! Advent is the season of preparation. Have you ever noticed that the two most important events in history have a season of preparation? Advent and Lent. The build up of anticipation. Preparing includes planning, understanding, focus. How is the preparation going for you? Before any “big” event, wedding, Thanksgiving…. there is planning and anticipation of … Read More about Hopeful Anticipation