This morning, I read again the account of Jesus’ conversation with a Samaritan woman, found in John 4. It took place at Jacob’s well. The words of the Lord are the important part of this story. We read it and marvel. The well itself is fascinating. It is still in existence, although it is close […]
Feb 10, 2014
Secrets in a Victorian House
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And still snow covers the ground. I wonder if the brown grass under this weight of snow and ice is longing to see a bit of sunshine? Weather is interesting, and I am glad that it is not entirely predictable. Will we have snow today? Will the sun shine? Will the temperature rise above freezing? […]
Feb 9, 2014
Enjoying the Day
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Yesterday, my camera and I went exploring. This first picture actually was taken through my back patio door and it was not a cardinal this time, but a bluejay who was contemplating life from the bird feeder. And then, a junco or snow bird happened to pause a moment to consider whether he should keep […]
Feb 7, 2014
Hidden From Our View
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The world outside my window this morning seems to be waiting. Being a mystery writer and naturally suspicious, I ask, “Waiting for what?” Roof tops and lawns are still covered with snow although most of the street is clear–most, I emphasize, because certainly there are many hazardous spots. The parking lot of a store I visited […]
Feb 6, 2014
A Home-Style Love
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For some reason, homemade food seems to taste better on cold winter days. Hot soup, a pot roast, fresh-baked cookies, all of these warm the heart and the tummy. They are ways to say, “I love you” without actually saying a word. Following is an excerpt from the Etta Bend Book of Devotions: “The lines […]
Feb 5, 2014
A Snowy, Blowy Day
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What a winter morning! It is nineteen degrees. Snow is falling. Again. It is coming down to join an already snow and ice-packed earth. Tree trunks and mailbox posts are black, the sky is a soft, blurry gray, and snow is falling. The world is mostly black and white, with a few browns and greens […]
