“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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  • First Thought

    Help! I’m not ready! My friend texted me yesterday and told me she would pick me up for the Winter Market at 8 this morning. She texted me at 7:05 and told me she would be here in half an… Continue reading

  • Daily Bible Study

    Day 91 – Defense Job 29:1 Job further continued his discourse, and said, 2 “Oh, that I was as in months past, as in the days when Elohiym watched over me; 3 when His lamp shone upon my head, and… Continue reading

    Daily Bible Study
  • 18 April – What I’m Thankful for Today

    Good evening from Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA. It’s currently 47 F but got up to 60 F today with rain. It was a good day and a hard day. I’m thankful for my son whose birthday is today. He’s my… Continue reading

    18 April – What I’m Thankful for Today
  • When You Just Need to be There

    This is Sammy. He was a precious dog, anxious, didn’t like being out of sight of his mother. Sammy was almost 16. He would have been next month. Sammy crossed the Rainbow Bridge this morning. I went early to spend… Continue reading

  • Encounters With Strangers

    Chance encounters happen every day. Every friend was once a stranger. People you meet for a few days and never see again bring substance to your life in unimaginable ways. You never know the impact a person will have on… Continue reading

  • Daily Bible Study

    Day 90 – Wisdom and Understanding Job 27:1 Moreover Job continued his discourse, and said, 2 “As Elohiym lives, who has taken away my justice, and the Shadday, who made my soul bitter, 3 as long as my breath is… Continue reading

    Daily Bible Study
  • 17 April – What I’m Thankful for Today

    Good evening from Green Bay, Wisconsin. It’s 60 F. However, the wind makes it feel like 48 F. It’s been a good day. I’m thankful I went to the chiropractor this morning. When I don’t think I need it anymore,… Continue reading

    17 April – What I’m Thankful for Today
  • My Decision that Led to Growth

    I’ve made a lot of decisions in my life. Some good, some not so good. All of them were learning opportunities. My first decision at the age of eight years old became a life-long journey when I decided I could… Continue reading

  • Daily Bible Study

    Day 89 – Rebuke Job 26:1 Job answered and said, 2 “How have you helped him who is without power? How have you saved the arm that has no strength? 3 How have you counseled one who has no wisdom?… Continue reading

    Daily Bible Study
  • 16 April – What I’m Thankful for Today

    Good afternoon from sunny, warm Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA. When I left this morning it was in the 30s and I wore my winter jacket. When I came home this afternoon, it was warm and the jacket wasn’t necessary. Hello… Continue reading

    16 April – What I’m Thankful for Today