Free Flying Leaves, Free Flying People
I love to watch the autumn leaves—and not just for their colors. I love to watch…
The Tradition Continues: Life Notes Subscriber Appreciation Giveaway
It’s kickoff time! That’s right, my Life Notes Subscriber Appreciation Giveaway is back! Each fall I like to…
Roots
Ancestors. Genealogies. Roots. We all have them. Some of us can trace them back for centuries…
Any: A Little Word with Big Impact
“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion…
After Fire and Water: The Hope of Abundance
“For you, O God, tested us; you refined us like silver . . . we went…
Paying Attention
I’m hearing voices I didn’t use to hear. Okay, maybe I heard them, but I didn’t…
A Time to Hide
“When he had finished speaking, Jesus left and hid himself from them.” John 12:36b Ever have…
Sometimes I’m a Mess
Cranky days. Stressed out days. Confused or anxious days. Days that I end up thinking, saying,…
Refreshing Rain
Our region—and much of our country—has been dealing with drought for months. Recently we’ve received some refreshing…
Five Years of Blogging
I couldn’t let September 17th go by without bringing a mini-milestone to light. After all, five years…
The Promise of a Haven
“He stilled the storm to a whisper; the waves of the sea were hushed. They were…
Abandoned
Remember the robin who stayed focused and built her nest in spite of my interloping presence? I…
The Dross Before the Gold
Compliments sure feel good, don’t they? I never dreamed they were in my future as I…
Waiting to be Discovered
My dear friend Teri, knowing that I’d developed an interest in birds this summer— thanks to…
A Winner and a Pearl from the Word
Somebody’s next trip to Barnes & Noble just got a little more fun. You guessed it—we’ve got…
Casting a Shadow
Shadows. They can be scary, can’t they? They hold the unknown. They sometimes even hold danger….
Staying Focused
Focus. A word that has extra meaning for me this year. You may remember that I…
Unprotected
My husband takes his chances when it comes to sunburns, but not me. I don’t like…