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 …
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 …
LaDonna Fridenmaker~Writer 