“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 31 – Words Proverbs 15:4 A wholesome tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit. You know the little ditty you said when you were young – sticks and stones will break the bones,… Continue reading

    Daily Bible Study
  • Daily Bible Study

    Day 30 – Watcher Proverbs 15:3 The eyes of JEHOVAH are in every place, keeping watch on evil and good. Have you felt like someone is watching you? That sixth sense makes the hair on your neck stand up, and… Continue reading

    Daily Bible Study
  • The Best Invention in My Lifetime

    When I saw this prompt a while back, I didn’t know how to respond, because I didn’t know what was the most important to me, until I wrote a post on myLot. The best invention in my lifetime is the… Continue reading

    The Best Invention in My Lifetime
  • Budgeting

    I have a very easy way of budgeting. When I get my SS check, I pay all my bills immediately. That way, I don’t worry about forgetting, and leaving myself short. I have some smaller bills that pay automatically when… Continue reading

  • Daily Bible Study

    Day 29 – The Tongue Proverbs 15:1 A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. 2 The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly, but the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness. Everyone says things… Continue reading

    Daily Bible Study
  • Am I Patriotic

    Yes, I’m patriotic. I love my country. I will always support my country. That doesn’t mean I will blindly go along with everything the government does or proposes. It means I will always stand when the flag is raised. I… Continue reading

    Am I Patriotic
  • Daily Bible Study

    Day 28 – Favor Proverbs 14:35 The king’s favor is toward a wise servant, but his wrath is against him who causes shame. People want to be well liked by their peers and those in authority. They want their favor… Continue reading

    Daily Bible Study
  • Daily Bible Study

    Day 26 – Righteousness Proverbs 14:34 Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people. Day 26 – Righteousness Proverbs 14:34 Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people. When a country has… Continue reading

    Daily Bible Study
  • My Biography

    If there was ever a biography written about me, I would hope the title would be: Valerie Routhieaux – A Woman of Purpose My life is a reflection of the purpose God put in me the day I was born.… Continue reading

    My Biography
  • Daily Bible Study

    Day 25 – Gossip Proverbs 14:33 Wisdom rests in the heart of him who has understanding, but what is in the heart of fools is made known. Gossip separates people from those who know how to keep matters to themselves.… Continue reading

    Daily Bible Study