The Saviour of the World, in casual way,Drops words of our Salvation, links of chainLet down to draw us from that nether hellWhich is but our own self to itself left;“To believe is to be saved, but ye must will;”“I will,” we cry, and haste to make resolve,Spin ropes of sand can bear no work-day … Continue reading A Call to Worship & Attention
You never know what gems you'll find on the library discard shelf. A few weeks ago I found a little book called Simple Secrets of a Great Marriage by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend. PJ and I decided to read the short chapters alone, journal our thoughts, and then come together periodically to … Continue reading We All Need Grace!
Dear Self, Here are a few things you must take note of. The Lord has been good to you this week. He has blessed you with down time to think and perceive and give thanks. He has given you the opportunity to give and receive love in unusual ways. Sickness and trials have a way … Continue reading Notes to Self from an Unexpected (and Horrific) Break Week
Sharing a Longfellow quote with you today from my devotional book on this Good Friday morning... When He bowed down His Head in the death-hour Solemnized Love His triumph! The Sacrifice then was completed. Lo! then was rent on a sudden the veil of the temple, dividing Earth and heaven apart, and the dead … Continue reading Love’s Answer to Creation’s Enigma
It's been awhile since I shared an entry from my commonplace book. To be honest, it's been awhile since I've read anything worth entering in my commonplace book. I'm lucky these days to have time to hurriedly scan my childrens' chapters for each week's school work. Anyway, I was skimming this week through some entries … Continue reading From My Commonplace…on family and love
My Peace in the Puzzle 