On the sideboard in my front hall sits a ceramic container full of acorns. It is more than just a fun fall decoration. It is a reminder to look for the little joys in life. Finding moments of joy—and being grateful for them—helps us remember the good times, find meaning in the mundane, and get through the tough times. My jar of acorns reminds me of finding a…
October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month. And today is World Animal Day. This post is in honor of one of my very favorite animals in the world, our adopted shelter dog. Warm fur providing comfort. Playful personality inciting peals of laughter. Sweet brown eyes conveying love and faithfulness. Thanks be to the Creator for the gift of Dog! Check out today's post, "Creation Speaks", on…
I believe it is essential to pass the importance of assisting others on to our children, and I hope my husband and I have done so. When our girls were young, we gave them money at Christmas to buy gifts for each other, however, before they could buy these gifts, we asked that they choose a cause to donate to. Some years they chose books or toys…
Of all the days of this summer, the most memorable for me was the day my husband and I visited Mt. St. Helens in southwest Washington State. Though I have a clear recollection of the day the mountain blew 39 years ago, I did not remember the whole chain of catastrophe that took place. The volcano had an earthquake, causing the side of the mountain to collapse in…