new year

  • This Year – Do the Next Thing

    Elisabeth Elliot was this mom’s mentor in the young years of my parenting.  She spoke common sense; and she did not allow the fear of man to be a snare.  She plainly divided the Word of Truth and applied it… Continue reading

  • Where Sheer Optimism Leaves Off

    “Isn’t it nice to think that tomorrow is a new day with no mistakes in it yet?”  ~ L.M. Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables    – – – – – – This is a hopeful thought as I sit to… Continue reading

  • Another Year is Dawning

    Just sending this down the path.  It’s so worthy.  Ravi Zacharias‘ posted this New Year’s prayer of consecration this morning by Frances Ridley Havergal (1836–1879).  Sing it to Samuel Sebastian Wesley‘s tune, “The Church’s One Foundation. ” Dear Father, let… Continue reading

  • A New Morning

    “I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.”  This was the quote from a handmade gift my youngest daughter framed for me this Christmas. After reading this, I was reminded of all the dog-earred pages I… Continue reading