MARCH 12, 2025 ON THE PORCH FIND ME **Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence?If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea, even thereContinue reading “FIND ME”
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2024 IN THE REARVIEW
JANUARY 6, 2025 ON THE PORCH 2024 IN THE REARVIEW On New Year’s Eve last week, a sister and I were commiserating together about 2024. We’ve both had a rough year, and we were remembering and reflecting. After our pity party started and had gone on a little while, we concluded, “WE GOTTA STOP! ThisContinue reading “2024 IN THE REARVIEW”
“CRINA, HOLD YOU??”
**Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near. Isaiah 55:6 Those who know me know that I ADORE my two grandbabies, Wesley and Teddy. Both are growing like weeds, and I’m afraid Wesley is outgrowing the playpen we use as a crib. So, we bought a bedContinue reading ““CRINA, HOLD YOU??””
I SEE YOU
OCTOBER 2, 2024 ON THE PORCH I SEE YOU “Yahweh your God is among you, a warrior who saves. He will rejoice over you with gladness. He will bring you quietness with His love. He will delight in you with shouts of joy.” Zephaniah 3:17 NASB Benny and I are from the country, from aContinue reading “I SEE YOU”
HUMMINGBIRD PACE
JULY 30, 2024 ON THE PORCH HUMMINGBIRD PACE “I can’t handle the hummingbird pace anymore, but I could be a dove.” – I received this text from a precious sister of mine last April. This morning, while finalizing this devo from my front porch watching the sun rise, God sent a hummingbird to dine onContinue reading “HUMMINGBIRD PACE”
ALL THE SCARY “THINGS”
ON THE PORCH ALL THE SCARY THINGS **For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, “Do not fear; I will help you.” Isaiah 41:13 Image by Gianclaudio Spena from Pixabay I am a member of an amazing group of women online, and I really enjoy playing their old recordingsContinue reading “ALL THE SCARY “THINGS””
IT’S NOT REAL!
JULY 9, 2024 ON THE PORCH IT’S NOT REAL One day, after a particularly good rain at CircleBack, a low-flying duck flew over our car as we headed to the church. Benny pointed out that it landed to our north, and we thought that was odd. Benny indulges my picture-taking addiction and knew I wouldContinue reading “IT’S NOT REAL!”
WHILE HE SLEEPS
JULY 1, 2024 ON THE PORCH WHILE HE SLEEPS *I waited patiently for the LORD; He turned to me and heard my cry. Psalm 40:1 Miss Ann Hill, my mentor for over 20 years, used to say, “You love your kids, but you LLLLOOOOOOVVVEEEEE your grandbabies.” She promised I’d understand one day, and she wasContinue reading “WHILE HE SLEEPS”
THE WHEEL FLEW OFF
JUNE 25, 2024 ON THE PORCH THE WHEEL FLEW OFF **Because He bends down to listen, I will pray as long as I have breath! Psalm 116:2 Benny and I have never been accused of being normal or having a boring existence. In fact, we’ve had others say we should be writing a book aboutContinue reading “THE WHEEL FLEW OFF”
WHERE’S CHEWY??
JUNE 11, 2024 ON THE PORCH ** “He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the Lord, ‘My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust’.” Psalm 91:1-2 We lost our bulldog a few mornings ago. After looking for a bit, we realized Chewy had buriedContinue reading “WHERE’S CHEWY??”
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