Autumn, it's a lovely time of year. The trees are bursting with an array of brilliant colors. The leaves look like small canvases painted with reds, oranges and yellows. The aromas of Autumn are a comfort. The smell of pumpkin pie and homemade bread baking in the oven gives one that warm feeling deep inside. …
Over Simple Things
It amazes me how disturbed one can become over the simple mishaps of life. Take spilt milk for instance...this can send an adult into a whirl-wind of emotions. Hey, it’s just milk. Clean it up. A broken glass...is it worth the anger spued out of ones mouth? Buy a new glass or get plastic. Adults …
Who Am I
Do you know me Sure you know my name, You may even know from whence I came. But do you really know me Parts of me are hidden deep within, Out of sight of all men. Secret thoughts and dreams And even a few schemes. But do you really know me Some days I wear …
What’s Your Barn Say!
My husband and I took a drive out in the country today. We stayed true to the social distancing enacted by our government, but we needed some wide open spaces to breath. It was lovely. The grass was a deep green and the trees budding. The wind was strong and the weeping willows were flying …
Spiritual Roller Coaster
The day of my new birth was as exciting as stepping foot on the world's fastest roller coaster. There were thrills. Excitement filled my soul. I knew it was going to be an adventure. My heart raced. The things ahead unnerved me a bit. But I was strapped in the seat... There was no stopping …
Child’s Laughter
The sweetest sound on earth Is that of a child's laughter. It rings pure and loud. A child knows no need to impress. They just let their joy out. We could learn a few things From the children in our lives. Step back today...take a good look, See how the Savior wants you to be. …
The Garden of Life
In the garden of life We have a choice A choice only we can make Negative or positive Which will it be Will we focus on the small thorns of life Things that prick our spirits Or the beauty of the majestic rose Those wonderful blessings of God What will we allow to guide our …
Time…Passes
It seems it was only yesterday that I dreamed of being a mother. I yearned for the sound of a tiny voice. I longed to hold a small one all my own. For that little person that was created in love, and given by God. I finally got that precious gift... But time has played …
I’m Powerless On My Own
In Colossians 1:27 "To them God willed to make known what are the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory." Now I hear you say...yeah...so...well read on. The Father's plan from the very beginning was to place His Son in every believer...right! We …
Clean Canvas
It's a brand new day... With no scratches or scribbles And no mistakes. My slate is clean. Wonder what my Jesus will write upon me today? I'm excited to see, What picture there will be. He will choose what is created, But I can choose the colors. I want yellow today... Bright, sunny and happy. …
LaDonna Fridenmaker~Writer 