Milestone

Life is full of them, milestones, that is. We want them. We even need them. They help us know that weโ€™re getting somewhere. Just like the mile markers on the highway or signposts on a hiking trail. Milestones are Godโ€™s idea. Stone pillars and stone altars were erected by Godโ€™s people at various times and … Continue reading Milestone

Decide

Happy Friday, everyone! Itโ€™s time to ponder the new writing prompt from Kate, set the timer for 5 minutes, and type. Thank you for reading my words, liking and commenting, and finally, for sharing my post. I appreciate your encouragement. Read my whole post by clicking here. ~~~~~ Immediately, two scripture verses pop to the … Continue reading Decide

How Do They Do This Work?

Itโ€™s been a day since I watched the movie Sound of Freedom, and silently, I keep asking this question, โ€œHow do they do it?โ€ If you are unfamiliar with the film and the story on which itโ€™s based, please watch the trailer below. Better yet, buy two tickets and take a friend. Itโ€™s not a … Continue reading How Do They Do This Work?

Music: the soundtrack of your life

It's Friday, and for the Americans, Happy Independence Birthday celebration! Speaking of celebration this weekend will be all about cookouts, swimming, dancing, boating, and fireworks - all set to a musical soundtrack. Thank you, Kate, for this Friday word. I have set my timer to 5, and GO! ~~~~~ If I were to put together … Continue reading Music: the soundtrack of your life

31 Days of Gleaning with Ruth:questioning my way through a famine season

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Aspire

To what do I aspire? It seems a popular question for our times. This is not only a question for young people. I hear it in a variety of forms from quite a variety of generations. Especially, it seems, at this graduation time of year. โ€œWhatโ€™s next?โ€ โ€œWhat is my passion?โ€ โ€œHow can I live … Continue reading Aspire

Sunshine

Kate Motaung has issued the one word SUNSHINE as our word prompt for this weekโ€™s 5 minute writing challenge. I could write for days on the memories provoked by this one word; however, Iโ€™m setting my timer for 5. ~~~~~ Sunshine. This one word brings a torrential downpour of memories of growing up in the … Continue reading Sunshine