“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 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

  • Daily Bible Study

    Day 228 – Restoration Psalm 119:81 KAPH. My soul faints for Your salvation, but I hope in Your word. 82 My eyes fail from searching Your word, saying, “When will You comfort me?”  83 For I became like a wineskin… Continue reading

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

    Good evening from Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA. It’s been a warm day. I have much to be thankful for as usual. I’m thankful for Bible study this morning. My friend who broke her shoulder on the Fourth of July, drove… Continue reading

    2 September – What I’m Thankful for Today
  • My Ideal Home

    Through the years, I’ve made many layouts of what I wanted for my home. Layouts because I have an associate degree in architecture. I love coming up with different layouts of what I hope my ideal home will be. It’s… Continue reading

    My Ideal Home
  • Daily Bible Study

    Day 227 – Trust Psalm 119:73 YOD. Your hands made me and fashioned me; give me understanding, that I may learn Your commandments.  74 Those who fear You will be glad when they see me, because I hoped in Your… Continue reading

    Daily Bible Study