I have many favorite flowers even if that sort of contradicts the word “favorite.” But each of the blooms is definitely a favorite when I’m looking at it or perhaps sniffing its fragrance or letting the flower walk me back a memory trail. Peonies do all of those things for me. I love the flowers. I love their spicy fragrance. …
The “Because I Said So” Mom
We’re still thinking mothers tonight. I’ve been getting so many great Mother’s Day or Mother stories this week for my Honor Mom Giveaway. You can check out the prizes in the giveaway contest and how to enter on my website events page here. But now for a special treat. I’ve made so many reading friends on Facebook and here on my …
A Giveaway to Honor Mom
Mothers hold their children’s hands for a short while, but their hearts forever. ~Author Unknown Missing Mom I’m missing my mother today on my first ever Mother’s Day without her. As most of you know, Mom went home to be with the Lord in July last year. She had walked …
Loretta, A Super Prayer Warrior
Prayer becomes more meaningful as we counsel with the Lord in all of our doings, as we express heartfelt gratitude, and as we pray for others. (David A. Bednar) Do you have a special prayer warrior in your church? One of those people you better not ask to pray for something you want unless you’re really sure you want the …
Faith, Courage and Baptism
Do you remember when you were baptized? Different denominations have different ways of accepting members into their fellowship and different baptism traditions. The church I attended sporadically as a child was a Baptist church so once a person made a profession of faith, baptism followed. I remember going to Sunday school when I was young and to Bible School, but …
The Special Bond of Sisters
“You can kid the world. But not your sister.” (Charlotte Gray)Did you ever read a quote that carried any more truth? Sisters know us and we know them in a way no one else can. Tonight, I went back in my blog archives looking for something about my book, Angel Sister. I found plenty of posts. I mention it again in this …
Prayer – A Matter of Faith
Prayer is simply talking to God like a friend and should be the easiest thing we do each day. (Joyce Meyer) Prayer – a Matter of Faith Do you believe in prayer? I’d guess that most of you who stop by my blog here do. You’ve probably had plenty of times when your prayers were answered. Sometimes just as you …
Dogwoods – Its Legends and Winters
I love to think of nature as an unlimited broadcasting station, through which God speaks to us every hour, if we will only tune in. ~George Washington Carver If you are a regular here to my blog or on my Facebook page, you know I enjoy the woods and the fields, the flowers and the trees, and the birds and …
Name the Flower Game Winners
When the Redbuds Bloom No new flower to name this week, but if it was, I’m sure you would all know this one. But when the redbuds bloom, you can know it’s spring in Kentucky. And that you’ll probably have a cool snap in the weather for Redbud Winter. But the Name the Flower game is over and the winners …
One Last Flower for the Name the Flower Giveaway
Name the Flower Game is Almost Over All good things must come to an end, they say, and I suppose that goes for fun with wildflowers in a Name the Flower game too. This is the last wildflower for you to guess or to name to get an entry in the drawing for a couple of books. The winner’s choice …