Watching the television, Reading the newspaper, Listening to the radio, Surfing the net, No matter what … there is tragedy. Lives of people in despair, Pain, crisis, families torn apart, Wars and rumors of war Lost and lonely people, No matter what…there is tragedy. Where is our hope? Where are the rainbows? Where are the …
Storms!
After a night of raging storms Trees bending near breaking point Thunder and lightning filling the sky Windows shaking with the winds power Will tomorrow come? The sun is shining after the rain Wind playing a beautiful tune in the branches Birds singing happily Squirrels running about Tiny purple flowers push up from the …
Encouragement – Day #5
Encouragement – Day #5 Water completely mesmerizes me. It doesn’t really matter what form it may come in- I absolutely love it. Rain falling – I love the sound. The way it cleans things off is great. It also has a purpose- to give drink to the thirsty earth and replenish the water ways. I …
Encouragement – Day #4
Matthew 6:25-27 New International Version (NIV) 25 “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? 26 Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store …
Making Memories
The thrill of the planning, anticipation, and actual vacation itself – my husband and I never got to enjoy that experience of vacationing with our parents. Sure we would visit grandparents and the occasional fishing outing, but that was the extent of the vacation portfolio. So when we got married and started planning a family, …
Encouragement – Day #3
Jeremiah 29:11 New International Version (NIV) 11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. This scripture fills me such confidence, even in a time of complete chaos. Each day the news changes. Sometimes, I’m not sure if …
Encouragement – Day #2
Philippians 4:13 New International Version (NIV) 13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength. Today, I was brought to tears by a group of people – young and old that had mental and physical challenges. They performed on Britain’s Got Talent. They did a song in sign language from The Greatest Showman (This …
Encouragement – Day #1
Lamentations 3:22-23(NLT) 22 The faithful love of the Lord never ends![b] His mercies never cease. 23 Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning. It’s a New Day! What the past few months has been like to live through – is now history. Sure there are things you will need to deal with, but for this moment …
I Survived
Living in uncertain times is something this generation has never experienced. Beginning in November 2019, an unseen danger entered into our view. The Covid-19, a deadly virus, as reported in the news was taking China by storm. The hospitals were crowded. Doctors were confused, and people were dying. The threat seemed far away. It wasn’t …
Time…
The seconds on the clock pass No one can change that Minutes move into hours, and hours to days Before we know, a lifetime has passed A smile shared Helping hands make someone’s load a bit lighter Warm hugs to assure the weary Listening ears to validate others Our legacy is the only …
LaDonna Fridenmaker~Writer 