31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes - Day 1 Calling
Calling.... yes so much calling for my attention over these last few weeks. I had intended to write on my blog more regularly over a month ago, yet my attention has been called to more pressing things....
View Article31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes - Day 2 Family
Family, yes a gift I treasure and am thankful for. They are the ones who stick together through thick and thin. I am so grateful for my hubby who is wise, calm and collected when I am not; my boys who...
View Article31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes - Day 3 Capture
Capture...to gain control over or exert influence overYes, as the Message says so beautifully, the world is unprincipled, its dog-eat-dog and the world does not fight fair. But we don't live or fight...
View Article31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes - Day 4 Embrace
Embrace....a while ago we watched a show on tv where a woman was feeling somewhat out of sorts. She asked someone to hug her really tight. It worked, she soon felt much better and in control.Sometimes...
View Article31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes - Day 5 Home
Home....it's good to home tonight with all my loved ones gathered around. Some of them were away for the weekend and I always feel more settled once they are all home safe and sound. Today was a busy...
View Article31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes - Day 6 Possible
Possible....yes, with Him all things are possible! Have you ever been in a situation where things seem impossible? We have many times and what keeps us going is believing in Him who says all things are...
View Article31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes - Day 7 Love
Love.....Oops ....I missed a day's writing but that's OK, I was too busy loving those around me. It was a beautiful spring day and I had a surprise picnic planned for my daughter's 18th . She had been...
View Article31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes - Day 8 Purple
Purple...makes me think back to the girl cousins party last year...fun, colorful and alive!Purple...the color of the scent of lavender, something I never tire of.Purple...my far away Mum, she loves...
View Article31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes - Day 9 Trust
Trust....the above is one of my favorite reminders that I can trust Him with all things and in all things. I remember a day many years ago when hubby was standing with two of our precious little ones...
View Article31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes - Day 10 Ready
Ready....last night we sat in church listening to my precious niece do her 360. A short preach which is part of an eight month long course that the church has been running for young adults.The night...
View Article31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes - Day 11 Rest
Rest...yes, I was resting on Sunday when I should have written day 11's post. It was wonderful to just catch up after a busy week of work and many celebrations surrounding my daughter's birthday.Rest...
View Article31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes - Day 12 Storm
Storm....Yes, He didn't promise days without storms , in fact we are warned of trials and tribulations but He does promise strength and comfort on those dark days.Will you place your faith in Him and...
View ArticleFive Minute Friday: Green
The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need. He lets me rest in green meadows; He leads me beside peaceful streams . He renews my strength.Yes, something refreshing , calming and comforting about...
View Article31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes - Day 13 Patience
Patience...I always think of the phrase, "waiting without complaining" when I hear the word patience. It's something I tried to instill in my three when they were little. Along with that came the...
View Article31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes - Day 14 Fly
Fly....birds come to mind and one of my favorite scriptures in Mathew 6."Look at the birds. They don’t plant or harvest or store food in barns, for your heavenly Father feeds them. And aren’t you far...
View Article31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes - Day 15 Laugh
Laugh, yes it's so good to laugh. I love that my three all have a great sense of humor and I often hear them laughing or better yet, we laugh together! My oldest often shows me videos that make me...
View ArticleFive Minute Friday: Joy
Joy.....I am a great believer in seeking joy in every day life. Life can really get one down at times whether its financial, health, relationship issues or just the daily news. But there is always...
View Article31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes - Day 17 Offer
Offer...we are all part of the body and we all need each other. None more important or less important than the other. Where is your place and what is your part to play? What gifts do you have to...
View Article31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes - Day 18 Worth
Yes, you are worth infinitely more than what others may think of you or say about you. You are worth so much more than the numbers on the scale and more than your scores on those tests or...
View Article31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes - Day 19 Honour
Honor...the Greek word, timao, translated to honor means "to prize (fix a value upon), to revere". Showing honor is then treating others respectfully because we value them highly. What comes to mind is...
View Article31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes - Day 28 Hope
Life has been busy, birthdays, exams, work and keeping house so I have not been able too keep up with the writing challenge but I figured I will just do today's challenge and if I feel I can , go back...
View Article31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes - Day 29 Sea
Sea....all my life I have lived close to the sea. I love the scent of the sea air and the soothing sound of waves as they rhythmically roll onto the shore. Sea air refreshes and calms me.My fondest...
View ArticleFive Minute Friday: Bacon
Just add bacon!Mmmm, if you have never eaten it before you don't know what you are missing! Peanut butter and bacon is something I learned to love in my childhood home and all my kids love it too. Some...
View Article31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes - Day 31 Almost
Almost...yes, precious daughter, you are almost there. Almost at the end of your home school journey. I can scarcely believe it. I am immensely proud of you and the way you have diligently applied...
View ArticleFive Minute Friday: Reflect
Wow, its been about 6 weeks since I last wrote a post. Today seems like the perfect time to write. All is quiet besides the birds chirping outside and fresh rains have soaked the earth this...
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