Last minute shoppers crowded into the messy Christmas aisle of our local pharmacy. Items marked down for quick sale were strategically placed for the busy shoppers darting in and out to grab what they needed. The aisle had everything from ornaments and lights to holiday slippers and crock pots. I watched as harried mothers […]
Category Archives: Extraordinary Everyday People
Christmas Crowds
People Watching has always been a favorite pastime of mine. Even back in high school my boyfriend and I routinely scheduled date nights to do just that – watch people. Of course at the time, the art of people watching also included a lot of sarcasm. To us, the material demanded it. As we […]
Ever Wonder What Impresses God?
Have you ever wondered what impresses God? I have. You know – impressed like we get impressed. Standing ovation, stop and take notice, a gasp of approval – that kind of impressed. When I think about what society considers impressive, I get confused. We scream and yell for athletes with great enthusiasm. We pay […]
Courage at Sunset
“Courage is grace under pressure” Ernest Hemingway “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid, for God is with you; he will never leave you” Deut. 31:6 Sometimes courage seems to appear in sporadic doses while at other times a daily dose of courage is the only way to face the day. […]
More Cat Tales
Out of the mouth of a stray cat I hear the gentle voice of God. He always knows my need. He calls me to himself. His words never accuse and yet always challenge. He accurately pitches questions only I can answer. I love him today – through a transient houseguest. […]