The variety in this beautiful world is amazing to me. The differences in people, animals, plants, and snowflakes. Each is unique, individual. No two are the same. Though they may appear the same, they are different in some way. Faces, shapes, colors, personalities. All beautiful. It is a characteristic that we can embrace and enjoy.… Continue reading The Reason We Celebrate
Category: Family
The Master Teacher
Welcome to Faith Connections Friday! Thank you for joining me today as we connect life to faith. There are a couple of characteristics of master teachers that come to mind. They are tenderness and trustworthiness. Initially, the master teacher makes a point to know each student. Strengths and weaknesses. Passions, goals, and interests. The level… Continue reading The Master Teacher
Learn to Teach
Two of my favorite school teachers were Ms. Armstrong and Ms. Minter. They made an impression because they made a point to know me as a person. They discovered that we had things in common, and they encouraged and supported me. Several teachers at the vocational school I attended made an impression because of their… Continue reading Learn to Teach
Treasured Memories
Many memories have been recalled this week. We have browsed antique shops, toured historical sites, and visited family members and friends. One of our excursions was touring our North Carolina home, which is now a hobby shop. As I entered the front door, a flood of memories overwhelmed me. The tears easily began to fall… Continue reading Treasured Memories
Disguised Blessings
Welcome to Faith Connection Friday as we celebrate this beautiful Thanksgiving season! This season, our minds turn toward the blessings we have received in our lives. The perceived small blessings and the more evident. As we ponder the blessings we have received, may we not forget the Giver of those blessings, our Father and our… Continue reading Disguised Blessings
How Could I Ask for More?
This week we celebrate my favorite holiday of the season--Thanksgiving. Why? It is a time to stop and enjoy food, family, more food, friends, and even more food. Thanksgiving also signifies the one day a year I actually enjoy going to the mall--Black Friday! Silly me, I love going to a busy mall, scouring the… Continue reading How Could I Ask for More?
Precious Pieces of Life
Many things we hold precious may include family, heirlooms, jewelry, and memories. There are things that I particularly hold close. Priceless treasures from my mother. Gifts from my husband. My Bible with autographs, memorable markings (my son playing connect the dots on the maps), and personal handwritten notes. And some remaining pieces of string from… Continue reading Precious Pieces of Life
A Celebration of Light
It is finally that time--we are approaching the holiday season. The delight. The joy. The festivities. One of my most memorable highlights is visiting historic Williamsburg when they celebrate the season with the Grand Illumination. They have all the trimmings to get in the spirit of the season. The smells, the clothes, the music, the… Continue reading A Celebration of Light
Our Kind Keeper
It is a humbling experience when people do nice things for us. In many ways, I confess, I am spoiled rotten to the core. This week I noticed several ways in which others expressed kindness to me. One was a surprise gift of the most divine drink from a well-known chain, affectionately named the "Medicine… Continue reading Our Kind Keeper
Do You Trust Me?
Many castle grounds have an area known as the keep. It was considered the safest place to protect from warfare. There were areas in the keep to secure the royal family, weapons, storage, and prisoners. It was the most secluded place in the core and the most difficult to reach. Some keeps were even surrounded… Continue reading Do You Trust Me?
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