“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 232 – Faith and Works Psalm 119:113 SAMEK. I hate the double minded, but I love Your law.  114 You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in Your word.  115 Depart from me, you evildoers, for… Continue reading

    Daily Bible Study
  • 6 September – What I’m Thankful for This Weekend

    Good evening from cool, breezy Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA. It’s 61 F and cloudy. It’s the warmest day of the past three days. I have so much to be thankful for. I’m totally blessed! I promised you a full report… Continue reading

    6 September – What I’m Thankful for This Weekend
  • How I Relax

    I relax by painting rocks, watching television, or writing. Each of them are relaxing for me. I started rock painting before COVID and found out I had latent artistic abilities. Growing up I was no artist. Even stick figures were… Continue reading

  • Daily Bible Study

    Day 231 – Light Psalm 119:105 NUN. Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.  106 I swore and confirmed that I will keep Your righteous judgments.  107 I am afflicted much; revive me,… Continue reading

    Daily Bible Study
  • Daily Bible Study

    Day 230 – Knowledge Psalm 119:97 MEM. Oh, how I love Your law! It is my meditation throughout the day.  98 You, through Your commandments, make me wiser than my enemies; for they are ever with me. 99 I have… Continue reading

    Daily Bible Study
  • Today’s the Day

    I’ve mentioned it for the past week. The 50+ Retreat checks in at 1 PM today. I’m completely packed and waiting for my ride who will pick me up at noon. This is my good friend who will pick me… Continue reading

  • Am I Holding a Grudge?

    I’m sure there was a time in my life when I held a grudge. I don’t know what it was about. I no longer hold a grudge. I prefer to live my life free from anything that would bind me… Continue reading

    Am I Holding a Grudge?
  • Daily Bible Study

    Day 229 – Settled Psalm 119:89 LAMED. Forever, O JEHOVAH, Your word is settled in heaven. 90 Your faithfulness endures to every generation; You established the earth, and it abides. 91 They continue this day according to Your ordinances, for… Continue reading

    Daily Bible Study
  • 3 September – What I’m Thankful for Today

    Good evening from windy, cool Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA. It’s 58 F and feels like 49 F. We started the day with rain and thunder showers. It looks like we’ll end the day the same way. We need rain, so… Continue reading

    3 September – What I’m Thankful for Today
  • My Longest Journey

    When it comes to travel, I’m in the minor leagues. I haven’t done a lot of traveling, but I have gone half-way around the world. My husband was in the Navy. We had two small children and he got stationed… Continue reading