Growing up in a large extended family meant that when we all gathered (weekends, holidays, and summers), there was ample time and people to make playtime fun. We did not grow up in the entertainment age, which meant we played board and yard games to occupy our time. One of the crowd favorites was “MotherContinue reading “The Struggle with Obedience..Finding my Response”
Tag Archives: Prayer
The Struggle With Prayer…… Finding answers
“God is good, God is great, thank you for our food, amen.” This was the first prayer I learned to pray. It was taught to me by my parents long before I started school. My brother and I used to argue over whose turn it was to pray, both of us wanting to lead out.Continue reading “The Struggle With Prayer…… Finding answers”
The Struggle and Finding Truth
Many people do not realize that Pontius Pilate asked, “What is truth?” during his inquest of Jesus Christ. That question was undoubtedly pertinent to that hour and has not diminished in importance despite the time. Many folks from many walks of life still quarrel with the answer. How this question is answered by a personContinue reading “The Struggle and Finding Truth”
Now What?
I am a few days late writing the last in this series. Hurricane Ian decided to pay a visit to South Carolina; my attention was required elsewhere. We are so grateful that we only suffered minimal damage. We lost a few wax myrtle trees in our backyard and some outdoor light fixtures. Our hearts areContinue reading “Now What?”
The Plot Thickens
As an amateur gardener (emphasis on amateur), it is the time of year that I least enjoy in the yard. The early fruits of my spring efforts have taken a beating by the hot and humid South Carolina heat. Flowers and foliage have crispy edges that, despite all the rain, have given up their struggle against theContinue reading “The Plot Thickens”
Standing Gaurd
The phone I usually carry in my pocket sends me an alert from my security system camera informing me someone is on my front porch. You can’t leave a store without being stopped if the cashier did not remove all the proper tags because the alarm system will let the personnel( and everyone else shopping)Continue reading “Standing Gaurd”
Showing Up
Recently, while taking some time away on vacation in a spot known for tourism and leisure, we faced a few interesting challenges. We discovered many restaurants and places of entertainment, shopping, etc., had limited hours and reduced staff, and many places had locked doors and lights out with signs saying ” be back soon.” InContinue reading “Showing Up”
The Survey
Sometimes when I begin a project, especially one that requires what is referred to as “elbow grease,” I can get overwhelmed and talk myself into putting the project off. One of my least favorite household tasks is cleaning out the garage. Because in South Carolina, where I now reside, they don’t have basements. So, asContinue reading “The Survey”
Timing is Everything
In 1965 the music crowd was charmed by a single released by The Byrds entitled “Turn, Turn, Turn.” It reached number 1 on the U.S. billboard. Written by Pete Seeger in the late 1950s, the song reached its full potential much later. Many folks were in awe of the lyrics and found them consistent withContinue reading “Timing is Everything”
Demo Day
If you have watched any DYI shows or caught up with HGTV, you know every renovation starts with Demo Day. It is the moment where a sledgehammer is premiering on the screen, and everything from countertops and cabinets and drywall to brick and mortar are victim to the force of destruction. And on cue, aContinue reading “Demo Day”
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