Valerie Writes

  • Spirituality in My Life

    Spirituality is very important in my life. I am nothing without the Holy Spirit living in me, directing my life, and keeping me on the narrow path, leading to eternal life. I am nothing without my Savior Jesus Christ who… Continue reading

    Spirituality in My Life
  • Daily Bible Study

    Day 157 – Judge Psalm 58:1 (To the Chief Musician. Set to “Do Not Destroy.” A Michtam of David.) Do you indeed speak righteousness, you silent ones? Do you judge uprightly, you sons of men? 2 No, in your heart… Continue reading

    Daily Bible Study
  • 23 June – What I’m Thankful for Today

    I’m doing just that – giving thanks with a grateful heart. Good evening from cloudy, soon to be rainy, Green Bay, Wisconsin. Even the temps are starting to diminish. It was 90 F just five minutes ago. I’m now reading… Continue reading

    23 June – What I’m Thankful for Today
  • Today’s Deviation from the Norm

    The prompt for today is about self-care. I’ve already covered that. However, there is also the self-care that comes from preventative health appointments. So, instead of today being a writing day as Monday usually is, I have two back-to-back appointments… Continue reading

  • Practicing Self-Care

    Taking care of one self covers three parts of your body: Body, Soul, and Spirit. I take care of my body with daily exercise. I walk either on the trail or in the hallways. I prefer the trail. I get… Continue reading

    Practicing Self-Care
  • Daily Bible Study

    Day 156 – Trust Psalm 57:1 (To the Chief Musician. Set to “Do Not Destroy.” A Michtam of David when he fled from Saul into the cave.) Be merciful to me, O Elohiym, be merciful to me! For my soul… Continue reading

    Daily Bible Study
  • Wasting Time

    I try to tell myself I’m not wasting my time, yet I know I do. I have an agenda every day. Monday through Saturday, I start every day with Bible study. Then I play my brain games to keep my… Continue reading

    Wasting Time
  • Daily Bible Study

    Day 155 – Deliverance Psalm 56:1 (To the Chief Musician. Set to “The Silent Dove in Distant Lands.” A Michtam of David when the Philistines captured him in Gath.) Be merciful to me, O Elohiym, for man would swallow me… Continue reading

    Daily Bible Study
  • 21 June – What I’m Thankful for Today

    Good evening from hot and humid Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA. We were in the 90s today with the heat index over 100. Still, I am thankful. I’m thankful I got out on the trail at 5:30 this morning. It was… Continue reading

    21 June – What I’m Thankful for Today
  • Food that Takes Me Back to Childhood

    This is my new fave – chili casserole. It is not the food that transports me back to childhood. That would be mac and cheese. Not from the box, but from scratch. There’s nothing that transports me faster than a… Continue reading