by Melinda | Mar 30, 2016 | And We Wait, Living the God Life, Thankfulness, Uncategorized
There has been a whirlwind of goodness happening around here. I don’t take that for granted, either; trust me. Over the last couple of years there have been some hard things that have preceded the good, so I plan to ride out this wind of delight with gratefulness.
He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new!” Then he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.” ~ Revelation 21:5 NIV
by Melinda | Feb 24, 2016 | Living in the Moment, Relationship, Thankfulness, The Glory of Friends
I had a day off yesterday and I was a woman on a mission. I’m supposed to leave town tomorrow, and will be with the kids today, so my list was long and detailed. With singular focus to each item as it was ticked off, I was shocked a little when my phone...
by Melinda | Feb 18, 2016 | Thankfulness, The Glory of Friends
I sat around the table from my old friends last night, after quite a long while since seeing them. Too long. Some of these friends have been in my life for 40 years, but all have been a part of it for over 35. We did the craziness of high school together, and...
by Melinda | Feb 17, 2016 | Be the Light, God in the Everyday, Living Low, Living the God Life, Reaching Out, Thankfulness, Working Out Faith
I’ve mentioned before that I’m a history and documentary buff. Because I think it’s important, I periodically re-watch Ken Burns’ THE WAR, which is one of the most excellent bodies of work on WWII that I’ve ever seen. Just prior to the...
by Melinda | Feb 16, 2016 | All in the Family, Love Free, Mimmie's Heart, Reaching Out, Relationship, Thankfulness
I typically have Brody on Mondays, and Lilli after school, but since school was out yesterday (but not for Emmie), I had them both. I thought it would be fun to take them to the aquarium, and Rain Forest Cafe, both located in a big mall near her town, so we...
by Melinda | Feb 14, 2016 | His Words, Life Abundant, Lover of My Soul, Thankfulness, Trust, Under His Wings
We all go through times when we need a little extra assurance that we are loved beyond measure. May Valentine’s Day is one of those times for you. Read on and be assured. Know. BELIEVE. Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your...
