Holding Up Our Hands

“But you, be strong and do not let your hands be weak, for your work shall be rewarded!” (2 Chronicles 15:7 NKJV) What an encouragement when I was reading Scripture yesterday morning! At times, I wonder why I write. The rewards seem to be mostly intrinsic and, believe me, sometimes I get tired. I am […]

My Grandfather’s Barn — Etta Bend Devotional

My Grandfather’s Barn — Etta Bend Devotional

“He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?” (Micah 6:8) That verse always reminds me of my grandpa, Levi Latty. I can picture him going to his barn to milk, morning and […]

In the Rainy Pre-Dawn Hours

My quiet street glistens with rain this morning.The black asphalt reflects solar lights and porch lights. If the grass and flowers could talk, I imagine they would whisper, “Thank You for the rain.” And, guess what? Just as a reminder that spring is not actually here yet, we have falling temperatures and a snow possibility […]

Friends, Fellowship, Food

“A friend loveth at all times,” (Proverbs 17:17). She doesn’t condemn, nor shun, nor preach; she simply is there, caring about me whether I’m right or wrong, whether I’ve had success or failure, whether my purse is full or empty. A friend loves me for who I am, not for what I can do for […]

A Good Day After All

Yesterday, as Sara and I sat in the porch swing eating ice cream, I was reminded of one of my favorite commercials: a farmer has had a harrowing day of lightning strikes, being chased by a bull, etc., but at the end of the day, he sits down with a bowl of ice cream and […]

Windy Wednesday Wanderings

Windy Wednesday Wanderings

Changeable March Unbridled, unsaddled, unfettered, and free Thundering through the sky, Shaking and waking each slumbering tree, March comes galloping by. For one moment, stormy, the next moment still, Basking in morning sun, Fractious, then gentle, he changes until Spring has truly begun.                         […]