“And all of us, with unveiled faces, seeing the glory of the Lord as though reflected in a mirror, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another; for this comes from the Lord, the Spirit.”— 2 Corinthians 3:18 “…let your light shine before others, that they may see your goodContinue reading “Pelicans, Egrets, and the Unveiled Face: A Lesson from Robbie’s Docks”
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What a Mushroom Taught Me About Spiritual Wisdom
What a Mushroom Taught Me About Spiritual Wisdom For years, I have talked with my six-year-old granddaughter about angels. I’ve told her how they are always with us, walking beside her at school, protecting her, and watching over her as she sleeps at night. Like many grandparents, I regularly pray for wisdom and guidance. Teaching a young,Continue reading “What a Mushroom Taught Me About Spiritual Wisdom”
A Story tells a Story
But our God is in heaven; He does whatever He pleases. Their idols are silver and gold, The work of men’s hands. They have mouths, but they do not speak; Eyes they have, but they do not see;Psalms 115:3-5 NKJV The Palmist is contrasting the sovereign, living God who resides in heaven and acts freely—withContinue reading “A Story tells a Story”
A story of a girl and her first try with a homespun fishing fly
A little six-year-old girl, after receiving a lesson from her dad, crafted her first fishing fly in the morning. They then set off to the river, which was sweltering and humid. They encountered an elderly couple sitting alone under an old shade tree, with the man holding a fishing rod. He was a seasoned flyContinue reading “A story of a girl and her first try with a homespun fishing fly”
Love one another says Jesus; but HOW?
“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”(John 13:34-35) “If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gongContinue reading “Love one another says Jesus; but HOW?”
Green Figs no leaves
As Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem, and feeling hungry, he saw a fig tree with many leaves and went to it, expecting to find fruit. He found nothing but leaves, because it was not the season for figs. Jesus cursed the tree, saying, “May you never bear fruit again!” and it immediately withered. (FoundContinue reading “Green Figs no leaves”
Flowers for Penelope, the Squirrel
Can you find Penelope, my favorite Squirrel among the Repurposed *Wedding-Wine-Flowers? My Heart is steeped in each and ever flower delivered to me on Sunday, October 26, 2025! (See blog below Wedding-Wine-Flowers) My Mother, Ada Patrick Craddock was born October, 26, 1904! It was her earth 121st Birthday! Ada, was known as a Master Gardener.Continue reading “Flowers for Penelope, the Squirrel”
Wine-Wedding-Flowers-TheDaily Lily-
The main thing here our photos are not doing our ‘flower garden’ justice. We needed our excellent Wedding Photographer, Emily Mar, of Warrenton, Va, to show off the beauty of our wedding flowers! https://emilymarphotography.com OUR FOCUS SCRIPTURE: “On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there,2 and Jesus and his disciplesContinue reading “Wine-Wedding-Flowers-TheDaily Lily-“
Gentleness-Fly Fishing Va
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law.” (Galatians 5:22-23 NKJV) “Gentleness” has great strength and power”! That is what I learned from my Mother. And, she being the Mother of eleven others! I have not particularly paid much attention toContinue reading “Gentleness-Fly Fishing Va”
Grandma’s Sewing Machine
In this sewing machine lives many stories. I imagine many of you will have one like this or similar that tells a different story. Pearl is around 💯 years old! Many clothes, curtains and button holes. She lived in NC on the Albermarke Sound for many years. She was the property of a Christian ladyContinue reading “Grandma’s Sewing Machine”
