Todd’s message was very direct this morning. We’re still studying the sermon on the mount (Matthew 5:27-30). He presents things in such a way that you just have to take them to heart. And I love the little stickie notes…

When I was laying in bed this morning contemplating getting out of it I noticed that the ceiling fan was very dusty around the edges. I didn’t have time to clean it at that moment, especially since if that one…

It was a good day to take my time getting up this morning. I read Gwen’s daily devotion, my five chapters in Psalms and one in Proverbs, a chapter in Liz’s book for review (second read through!), checked the weather,…

About mid-morning the sun broke through the clouds. Kelly & I were sitting upstairs in the living room (boys were still sleeping!) and it was like the maples in the front yard suddenly turned golden yellow and were glowing! I…

Just as I was getting out of bed I heard the rain. It stuck around most of the day with only a few cloudy interludes. And WAY more leaves on the driveway and in the yard. But the day started…

Before I start, today would have been Bud’s 86th birthday – I still miss him! And he would have DEFINITELY reminded me that it’s two months until Christmas Day! Happy heavenly birthday, Bud! While I was waiting for Kelly and…

My first chore of the day was to get my flu shot – and typical for Dr. Cole’s office their tree was decorated for the season! My arm is a little stiff but otherwise all is well. Since I was…

The kids in Sunday School this morning were very excited about Trunk or Treat this afternoon. I decided I would dress up, so I dug all the old costumes out and combined about 4 different ones! Hope no one asks…

After changing bed sheets and having breakfast, I headed to Hanna’s Town to help with the Victorian tea. The hills in front of me had low-hanging clouds and were beautiful in the morning sun. I even drove through one! Hanna’s…

I’m adding an extra post today – As an ARC reader for Fiona Baker I wanted to post a review of her most recent book – THE CHRISTMAS LODGE. It’s the first book in a new series, set in the…