Monthly Archives: August 2023

Today commemorates Lawrence, a Deacon and Martyr. It’s believed that Lawrence was born to Christian parents on December 31, 225 probably in Valencia, Spain. He once traveled to Rome with a teacher who would become Pope Sixtus II. Sixtus was … Continue reading →

            When I was in college, I read a cute article that consisted of the punchlines of what the author felt were the ten best jokes.  My roommate and I were very successful, both in reconstructing nine of the jokes, … Continue reading →

I have many reasons to feel good about this time of year. The FedEx Cup playoffs begin in professional golf. The top 70 in year-long points on the PGA tour begin their quest for Player of the Year. Before you … Continue reading →

On a trip to Women’s Shelter to serve dinner, I had an opportunity to see first hand the difficulty of mothers trying to handle several young children while being under great stress themselves.  Mothers in a shelter have lost their … Continue reading →

        I’ve lived in Florida for over 50 years.  Flat, green Florida has a treasure of beaches.  Beaches along the panhandle, calm, shell-filled beaches along the Gulf Coast, turquoise waters surrounding the Keys and waves galore (even some surf worthy waves) on the … Continue reading →

Patti, one of your favorite bloggers, is away tending to family needs today. We all have experienced her ability to express her faith. Looking back, I found Patti’s very first blog. Yes, Patti. You certainly can do this! As I … Continue reading →

This rainy summer has been a great time for puzzles. My husband gives me puzzles for holidays and birthday gifts. He picks out seasonal ones, Christmas, lakeside scenes and foreign places. I have the lakeside ones with me. I love … Continue reading →

When Gaius Octavius became the Roman Emperor, he took the name Augustus Caesar. He also renamed the summer month of Sextillis after himself–August. Augustus Caesar’s name is mentioned in Luke 2:1 which helps to date the birth of Jesus. Now … Continue reading →

The United States has a lot of the best farmland in the world. The Midwest contains some of the richest soil anywhere. Some corn fields in Indiana, Illinois and Iowa produce more calories per acre than any other crop anywhere. … Continue reading →

Thanks to “The Penguin Principles” about not just surviving but thriving. Penguins are such a delight to watch! We notice that: That was how I felt in the first seven or so years in ministry. “A quivering mass of availability.” … Continue reading →