Tales from a Mid-Lifer

  • Gratitude – by A.W. Tozer

    “Gratitude is an offering precious in the sight of God, and it is one that the poorest of us can make and be not poorer but richer for having made it.” A.W. Tozer

  • Our Many Characteristics

    My youngest called from college, distressed about boy #1 talking to boy #2 on her behalf. She did not approve. She believes that any young man worth dating in the future would need to personally get to know her – through her. The conversation progressed into fully analyzing the words…

  • Determined to Enjoy the Breathtaking Beauty of Nature, Despite the Profound Pain of Life

    I had an early morning errand to run. The dawn hours were filled with thick fog. As I drove back down the street toward my house, the sun began to rise, peeking through the few remaining leaves on the trees lining the country road. I slowed down to fully embrace…

  • Wordless Wednesday – Autumn Reds

  • Gratitude-by Chuck Swindoll

    “Gratitude is a decision of the will, and if a decision of the will, the choice resides squarely with us. Deciding to be thankful is no easy task. It takes work.” Chuck Swindoll  Photo: Family5Power

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  • You’re Middle Age When…Clothes Shopping

    You’re Middle Age When…Clothes Shopping

    You try something on in a dressing room and don’t bother to look in the mirror until you’ve determined it is comfortable. I took 10 items into a dressing room a few days ago. Whether I put on pants or a top, I immediately did a few yoga stretches, squatted…

  • Wordless Wednesday – God’s Canvas

  • Gratitude-by Rick Warren

    “In happy moments, PRAISE GOD. In difficult moments, SEEK GOD. In quiet moments, WORSHIP GOD. In painful moments, TRUST GOD. Every moment, THANK GOD.” Rick Warren

  • The Glory of Nature by C.S. Lewis

    “Nature never taught me that there exists a God of glory and of infinite majesty. I had to learn that in other ways. But nature gave the word glory a meaning for me. I still do not know where else I could have found one.”  C.S. Lewis Photos: mine

  • I Can’t Have a Relationship With My Turkey

    I live in a suburb that is home to several beautiful farms. Recently, I saw two different signs offering turkeys for sale for Thanksgiving. I pulled over to take photos of both signs so I could call the numbers in the next few weeks to place an order. I thought…

  • Wordless Wednesday – Virginia