“Go back to your books, to your armchair. Plant your trees, watch them grow. If more people valued home above gold, this world would be a merrier place.”

— Thorin Oakenshield

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  • Daily Bible Study

    Day 25 – Celebration 2 Chronicles 23:1 In the seventh year Jehoiada strengthened himself and made a covenant with the captains of hundreds: Azariah the son of Jeroham, Ishmael the son of Jehohanan, Azariah the son of Obed, Maaseiah the… Continue reading

  • My Thankful Post

    Do you believe as the plaque on my cupboard says that there is always something to be thankful for? It’s a good reminder to think about your day and count your many blessings. I hope you have something to be… Continue reading

  • My Dream Home

    My dream home would be open and airy. I would have lots of windows. I would love to have my home either by the water/ocean or mountains, both would be good if I could swing it. My dream home doesn’t… Continue reading

  • Daily Bible Study

    Day 24 – Protection 2 Chronicles 22:1 Then the inhabitants of Jerusalem made Ahaziah his youngest son king in his place, for the raiders who came with the Arabians into the camp had killed the older sons. So Ahaziah, the… Continue reading

  • Why I’m Thankful Today – 10 February

    As my picture indicates, there is always something to be thankful about. Today is no exception. Okay, that’s my day today and all the reasons I’m thankful. Of course, there are a lot more than that, the little things we… Continue reading

  • Fantastic News

    The first thing I do when I get fantastic news is tell someone. I can’t wait to tell the first person I see, call, or text. I want them to share in the good news. I don’t want to keep… Continue reading

  • Daily Bible Study

    Day 23 – Actions 2 Chronicles 21:1 Jehoshaphat rested with his fathers and was buried with his fathers in the City of David. Then Jehoram, his son reigned in his place. 2 He had brothers, the sons of Jehoshaphat: Azariah,… Continue reading

  • Outgrown Hobbies

    In the seven decades of my life, my interests and hobbies changed and remained the same. I can’t say the hobbies of my childhood no longer hold interest for me. They only changed. As a child, I loved playing with… Continue reading

  • Daily Bible Study

    Day 22 – The Battle belongs to Elohiym 2 Chronicles 20:1 It happened after this that the people of Moab with the people of Ammon, and others with them besides the Ammonites, came to battle against Jehoshaphat.  2 Then some… Continue reading

  • A Reason to be Thankful Today

    Every day I can find several reasons for my thankfulness and the many blessings God gives me in my life. Today, my reasons are closer to home. It was a sober day in the complex and building where I live.… Continue reading