The Stories of Our Lives (Part Five)

This is part five in an ongoing series.
Part One: As The Story Turns
Part Two: I Don’t Have A Hallelujah
Part Three: Can You Hear What I Hear?
Part Four: Get Up, Girl!

“There I saw a stream … “
~ Ezekiel 47:1

Life can require us to take action. Times of “action” can come from a positive place … or a not so positive place. Action can come from choice or force.

Despite the birth of the action, we’re setting into motion a needed response to a dilemma or situation that needs our attention.

My husband and I were blessed to live in Colorado for a few years. I was awestruck by the picturesque beauty of the Rocky Mountains that surrounded our little town outside of Denver.

The Stories of Our Lives (Part Three)

This is part three in an ongoing series.
Part One: As The Story Turns
Part Two: I Don’t Have A Hallelujah

“And after the earthquake there was a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire. And after the fire there was the sound of a gentle whisper.”
~ 1 Kings 19:12

Have you ever been in a place—a meeting or gathering—where there was a lot of shouting or even anger?

You couldn’t hear clearly enough to make out what anyone was saying. But then, out of the bedlam, came a soft voice with such authority it caught the attention of everyone in the room.

That was the powerful moment I experienced while trying to process the loss of my husband to pancreatic cancer. Locked in my walk-in closet where I pray and study, God whispered.

Forward!

Hey 2025 …

I’m saddling up, climbing on, and riding into your sunset. Forward into 2026 and whatever God has for me.

Selecting a word for the coming new year is a thing, right? Well, my word for 2026 is “Forward”.

“moving toward a place, a point or a time”
“advancing”
“relating to the future”

After my 2025, “Forward” is definitely appropriate for me. Maybe for you as well.

Forward denotes advancement—moving in a direction away from whatever it is you want to leave behind. Maybe you want to leave behind the pain of loss and its grief, financial woes, bad relationships, or stress from a home renovation that is taking waaaaaaaay too long!

ThanksLIVING

Thankfulness means ThanksLIVING. It’s a choice we make day by day. Sometimes moment by moment.

ThanksLIVING: A Cost

When facing punishment for his sin, King David turned back to God and His great mercy. The prophet Gad, sent by God, told David to build an altar on the threshing floor of Araunah the Jebusite, as the Lord had commanded. When King David told Araunah he had come to buy his threshing floor, Araunah told the king to take it and use it as he wished. But King David knew he could not give thanks on an altar that cost him nothing.

I Married Superman

He’s not a bird. He’s not a plane. He doesn’t leap tall buildings in a single bound. He’s not the popular comic book superhero.

But he most certainly is a “Super-Man” … and my hero.

Where do I begin …

Time For A Little Joy …

Sometimes I struggle to smile and find the joy in life. I mean, we are living in a crazy time, aren’t we.

Is it just me or do you feel the same?

This past weekend, my family got a little lesson in joy.

It’s No Mystery…

What do you see in your mind’s eye when you think of Easter?

Spring
Flowers
Newness
Frilly dresses
Colored Eggs
Baskets of goodies
Chocolate Bunnies (I’m an ears first kinda girl)

Many memories from my childhood fall into that list. I mean, who doesn’t love a cute little bunny bringing chocolate eggs?

These are fun things we enjoy at Easter but, is that what it’s all about? The true meaning may seem like a mystery, but it’s not!

Cozy Intrigue Presents …

Welcome to A Southern Blessings Nugget!

You may ask yourself, “What is A Southern Blessings Nugget?”
It’s simple … a nugget of inspiration to bless your day.

“Yeah, but a nugget?”

I could call it an Amuse Bouche Blessing, but come on now, that just ain’t southern.

Be Blessed, Y’all!

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