by Linda | Apr 8, 2013 | This & That
YES! Blooming daffodils–right in the midst of several consequtive rainy days. 🙂 Truly April showers MUST bring May flowers. Naturally, they need all this moisture, and I’m determined to be philosophical about it. (After all, being UNphilosophical will...
by Linda | Apr 3, 2013 | This & That
Spokane, Washington. April 3, 2013 (Well, actually, this morning. 🙂 ) I was in my rocking chair on the deck, enjoying my quiet time, and I looked up at the sky and could not believe how blue it was! Or how green the towering pine trees that all but surround my...
by Linda | Apr 2, 2013 | This & That
Spokane is called the Lilac City for a very good reason–soon, we’ll be absolutely swamped with the purple, white or sometimes pink blossoms, and the scent is as heavenly as the sight. We love them so much, as a community, that we throw a parade to...
by Linda | Apr 1, 2013 | This & That
I started Easter Sunday by listening to the Daily Audio Bible, and it made my entire day, as it often does. Brian Hardin’s prayers and commentary on the Scriptures were, as usual, deeply moving for me. They played the classic hymn, “Were You...
by Linda | Mar 28, 2013 | This & That
Every morning when I write in my prayer journal, I start with seven things I’m grateful for. That keeps me focused on my multitudes of blessings, instead of the squeaky wheels. I haven’t ALWAYS done this, of course–I originally read about keeping a...
by Linda | Mar 27, 2013 | This & That
I need to remind myself of that, often–‘keep it simple’, I mean. For whatever reason, my natural inclination seems to be to complicate things. 🙂 For instance, my morning devotional program. This time is vital to me, on every level. The problem? ...