Category Archives: encouragement
Five Minute Friday — Family
I would suggest changing the writing challenge from Five Minute Friday to Five Minute Saturday … Then I thought about it. I probably wouldn’t post until Sunday. So, I’ll continue to be tardy to my weekly class. It gives me … Continue reading
Five Minute Friday — Doubt
Look at this. I’m actually making a Five Minute Friday post on Friday. That hasn’t happened in awhile. Five Minute Friday, of course, is the brainchild of Lisa Jo Baker, who turned the reins over to Kate Motaung a little … Continue reading
Wisdom From The Father
There is a school of thought that says the devil doesn’t like it when you work for the Lord. He tries his best to sidetrack you … to change the message … to divert your attention. Well, he went into … Continue reading
Five Minute Friday — Same
Well, it’s Saturday so it must mean it’s time for Five Minute Friday. Visit Kate’s place (http://katemotaung.com/2015/09/10/five-minute-friday-same/) to view some of the incredible spontaneous writing around … all on the same prompt. This week it is SAME. The timer is … Continue reading
The War Room
I went to the movies yesterday afternoon … a matinee in Dover-Foxcroft, ME, for $4 including popcorn! I mention it only because the last movie I saw in a theater was The War Horse, a Christmas present for a special … Continue reading
Five Minute Friday — Yes
There are so many stories that come out during Five Minute Friday. But perhaps one of the most poignant was the response last week to Andrew’s post (http://blessed-are-the-pure-of-heart.blogspot.com/2015/08/your-dying-spouse-49-alone-in-fight-fmf.html). Andrew is battling a terminal illness … yet he found the time … Continue reading
In the Blink of an Eye — Pennsylvania Avenue 1
A glad heart makes a cheerful countenance, but by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken… Proverbs 15:13 Needless to say, we outgrew our attic apartment and picked a much larger two-bedroom apartment in Paterson. It was definitely a transitional … Continue reading
Five Minute Friday — Alone
The hours just don’t line up. Friday was a series of doctor appointments. Friday night was catching up on what should have been done Friday and getting ready to hit the road for the trip to Maine Saturday. But I’m … Continue reading
I’m Not Depressed
I was surprised to find out my dad was being treated for depression. After all, he was a pretty laid-back guy who rolled with the punches of life. It’s one of the many things he taught me. But somehow, at … Continue reading
The Light 