“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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  • Overcoming Fear

    I have one fear, heights. I have not fully overcome it, but there are times when I need to bite the bullet and stand on a step stool to get things I cannot reach. I always breathe a sigh of… Continue reading

    Overcoming Fear
  • Daily Bible Study

    Day 135 – Light Psalm 36:1 (To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David the servant of JEHOVAH.) An oracle within my heart concerning the transgression of the wicked: There is no fear of Elohiym before his eyes. 2 For… Continue reading

    Daily Bible Study
  • One Simple Thing that Brings Joy

    I smile and make others happy too when I do. What simple thing do you do that brings you joy? Let me know in the comments. Thanks for reading. The images are all me with a huge smile on my… Continue reading

  • Daily Bible Study

    Day 134 – Prayer Psalm 35:1 (A Psalm of David.) Plead my cause, O JEHOVAH, with those who strive with me; fight against those who fight against me. 2 Take hold of shield and buckler and stand up for my… Continue reading

    Daily Bible Study
  • 31 May – What I’m Thankful for Today

    Good evening from sunny, warm Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA. It’s currently 64 F, but got warmer. It was almost another day of vegging on the recliner with the heating pad, watching television. Almost. I’m thankful I got the laundry done… Continue reading

    31 May – What I’m Thankful for Today
  • When to Unplug

    Sometimes it doesn’t take much to know when to unplug. For the past several days, I’ve been dealing with back issues which make it hard for me to do anything. The only thing I can do is unplug from everything… Continue reading

    When to Unplug
  • Daily Bible Study

    Day 133 – Attitude Psalm 34:1 (A Psalm of David when he pretended madness before Abimelech, who drove him away, and he departed.) I will always bless JEHOVAH; His praise will continually be in my mouth. 2 My soul will… Continue reading

    Daily Bible Study
  • 30 May – What I’m Thankful for Today

    Good evening from wet Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA. Alexa almost had the weather right today. She told me it would be cloudy until tonight and then it would rain. It started raining shortly after noon with light sprinkles and then… Continue reading

    30 May – What I’m Thankful for Today
  • What I Value Most in a Friend

    Friendship isn’t something I take lightly. Growing up I didn’t have more than two friends at a time. One friend proved false after knowing her from second grade to after high school. I spent the night at her home, did… Continue reading

  • Daily Bible Study

    Day 132 – Praise Psalm 33:1 Rejoice in JEHOVAH, O you righteous! For praise from the upright is beautiful. 2 Praise JEHOVAH with the harp; make melody to Him with an instrument of ten strings. 3 Sing to Him a… Continue reading

    Daily Bible Study