... streams of water

“Happy are those

who do not follow the advice of 

the wicked,

or take the path that sinners tread,

or sit in in the seat of scoffers;

but their delight is in the law of the

Lord,

and on his law they meditate day

and night.

They are like trees

planted by the streams of water,

which yield fruit in its season,

and their leaves do not wither.

In all that they do, they prosper.

The wicked are not so,

But are like chaff that the wind

drives away.

Therefore the wicked will not

stand in the judgment,

nor sinners in the congregation of 

the righteous;

For the LORD watches over the way

of the righteous,

but the way of the wicked will perish.”

Psalm 1 (NRSV) 

Tasty Tuesday ... time with friends

Last Monday evening, I had a sweet meal with girlfriends. After Bible Study, we decided to go to IHOP and have breakfast. The best part of our time together was the fellowship. One minute we were laughing  ... then the next we were having deep conversations about relationships. 

During this season, IHOP restaurants are offering  Grinch Pancakes. The Grinch pancakes look rather plain without  all the toppings. They have a touch of green food coloring . While they may not look very appealing...they were very tasty. 

Having breakfast for dinner is a simple luxury for me. 

Friendship Friday

Just because a friendship is getting difficult doesn’t necessarily mean it’s supposed to end.

Anything of depth takes work to maintain. The difficulty could be the end natural consequence of moving beyond the surface and into a friendship that’s built on something more than commonality.  

Jackie Hill Perry

make room at your table ...

“One day all of us in Christ will sit

around an enormous table

exquisitely set with a feast of rich

foods, prepared in divine kitchens.

No one will be left out.

No one will be alone.

No one will be nameless.

No one will be unknown.

No one with nowhere to go.

We will finally be home.”

Beth Moore

Until then ... make room at your table for your family, friends, neighbors, strangers, those who may be  lonely, sick, sad, your enemies who may become your friends ... make room. Practice hospitality 

Monday Musings ... truth

"People hate the truth for the sake of whatever it is 

they love in the place of truth.

They love the truth when she shines on them;

and hate her when she rebukes them."

St. Augustine

354 - 430 

Friendship Friday

Are there difference types of friendship? If so, what are the levels of friendships?  Are the differences of friendship important? One site lists the following levels of friendships; acquaintance, casual friendship, close friendship, and intimate friendship. * Source: Institute in Basic Life Principals

 As one of my  older friend often shares, "Not everyone can handle your stuff."  I think only a few trusted friends are able to give you wise counsel. It is important to know who you can trust.

I love the description of Intimate Friendship: "This is the deepest level of friendship where friends invest in one another's lives with the goal of helping each other mature in godly character. Honesty, humility and discretion are requirement of an intimate friendship. Comfort one another through trials and sorrows; pray diligently for one another."

 What do your authentic friendships look like?
This is a real friendship. T and J are dear friends. Grateful for our time spent together.













I love when our friends have the opportunity to meet our family.
Here are our son in law meets our friend.

Thrifty Thursday

"The bitterness of poor quality remains 

long after the sweetness of a low price is forgotten."

Benjamin Franklin