Monday, November 30, 2020

Monday Musings ... Joy

 What is bringing me joy? Here is my short list: family, friends, Thanksgiving leftovers, music, poetry, books, a fresh snowfall,  phone calls, text messages, old sweaters, comfy shoes, Instagram, November vacations, beaches, sandcastles, ocean waves, yogurt, prayers, Zoom Bible Studies in Lexington, Zoom Bible Studies from Nashville, fruit snacks, Peppermint Mocha, FaceTime with family, real newspapers, answers to prayers, a house that is silent,  Zoom Book Clubs, Christmas lights, clean clothes, appliance that work, Bible Studies, nighttime prayers, morning prayers, memories of my mom, dad, sister, hope in the midst of darkness, and so goes the list. 

What is bringing you joy? 

Tuesday, November 24, 2020

Tasty Tuesday

 In my six decades of living, God has blessed me with a lovely life.  I have a short list of things I want to accomplish or places where I want to travel. Truth be told, I'm okay with staying close to home with family and friends. The place I want to be ... in the center of God's will. 

So, when I experience unexpected pleasures it brings me such joy.  

Earlier this month,  we enjoyed a  visit with dear friends in Georgia. As usual, we enjoyed an evening filled with laughter, conversation, a delicious meal,  a pre birthday celebration and a suprise. What was the surprise? Champagne for my birthday! A first! 



I love this table setting. 
I love the charger, flatware, china, place setting.
Ok, I love everything. 
💖




Monday Musings ... find your people

 While we are in the middle these difficult times, now more than ever find your people who will support you. 

Elizabeth Elliott wrote, "Not many of us are good at being Christians all by ourselves - we're supposed to be a flock or a body. We've got to have help: somebody to study the Bible with, somebody to pray with, and somebody to life us up when we're down." 

Sunday, November 22, 2020

... in the shelter of the Most High

"Those who live in the shelter of the Most High

will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty.

This I declare about the LORD:

He alone is my refuge, my place of safety;

he is my God, and I trust him.

For he will reduce you from every trap

and protect you from deadly disease.

He will cover you with his feathers.

He will shelter you his wings. 

His faithful promises are your armor and protection. 

Do not be afraid of the terrors of the night,

nor the arrow that flies in the day.

Do not dread the disease that stalks in the darkness, 

nor the disaster that strikes at midday.

Though a thousand fall at your side.

Though ten thousand are dying around you.

those evils will not touch you.

Just open you eyes,

and see how the wicked are punished.

If you make the LORD your refuge,

if you make the Most High your shelter,

no evil will conquer you;

no plague will come near your home;

For he will order his angels

to protect you whenever you go. 

They will hold you up with their hands

so you won't even hurt your foot on a stone.

You will trample upon lines and cobras;

you will crush fierce lions and serpents under your feet!

The LORD says, 'I will rescue those who love me. 

I will protect those who love me. 

I will protect those who trust in my name. 

When they call on me, I will answer; 

I will be with them in trouble.

I will rescue and honor them.

I will reward them with a long life

and give them my salvation." 

Psalm 91 : 1 -16 ( New Living Translation) 

Thursday, November 19, 2020

Thrifty Thursday

Why shop at thrift stores? Here are a few of my reasons.



1.  Save Money ! You will find high-end items for a fraction of the cost.  

2. Thrift Stores are often attached to charitable causes. Goodwill and Salvation Army are two such non-profit organizations.  "Goodwill works to enhance people's dignity and quality of life by strengthening their communities, eliminating their barriers to opportunity, and helping them reach their full potential through learning and the power of work."  The  Salvation Army's  mission is to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.'

3. To discover new or gently used items. 

4.  To reduce waste and help the environment ...  Careers at thrift stores provide "Green Jobs" These  jobs collect and recycle items that would otherwise become waste and potentially add more waste to landfills. 

5.  For me, I shop for items that I will use seasonally. Today, I shopped at GW Boutique to look for chargers. I purchased  six red plate chargers for a mere $3.50. I plan on using them for Christmas, Valentine's Day, and 4th of July. 

Gw Boutiques are a part of Goodwill.  Early this morning, I was the only person in the store. This is the store where I found the chargers. 













Tuesday, November 17, 2020

Tasty Tuesday

 "You don't

need  a silver fork

to eat

good food."

Paul Prudhomme


Low Country Shrimp Boil 


Monday, November 16, 2020

Monday Musings ... politics

 "To despair over politics - regardless of which side of the political divide one lands on - as many Christians have done in the current apocalyptic political climate, is to forget that we are but wayfarers in this land. 

Choosing  hope - whether amid the annihilation of the world or merely a political breakdown -  is virtuous."

Karen Swallow Prior