To make a firm decision to do something. That’s the meaning most commonly used this time of year. But resolution has many meanings that do not involve losing weight, getting in shape, cleaning the house, or resisting whatever temptation is your nemesis. Over my lifetime, I’ve made many firm decisions to do things which never … Continue reading Resolution
Month: December 2023
Broken Candle
My candle was broken. When I selected it from the box at the church door it was intact. I didn’t intend to break it. I stood to worship on Christmas Eve. Singing all my favorites of the season. A much-needed heart lift. Of course, all my favorites are also Mom’s favorites, so my vision got … Continue reading Broken Candle
Wonder
I was inspired. At least that’s what I told myself. I volunteered to be the field trip coordinator for our grade level for the year. No more staying in our little community and taking kids places they went all the time anyway. I wanted to broaden their horizons. Open their eyes to new places. At … Continue reading Wonder
Quicksand
Whatever happened to quicksand? Remember Gilligan? Or Batman? Or Tarzan? When I was a kid, it seemed to me that the quicksand was the single greatest threat to life. What a horrible way to go. Just sink and sink until there was nothing left of you…and to try to save yourself only accelerated the process. … Continue reading Quicksand
Big News!
My Big Surprise: I’ve been keeping a secret. (Mostly because this project has taken quite a bit of work on my part, which took more time that I thought it would.) I am finally happy to announce my book, Words to the Weary, is now available as an audio book!! Woohoo! You can find it … Continue reading Big News!
The Potter vs. The Clay
Before I took up pottery, I read the scriptures about the potter and the clay as if they were a team. The lump of clay willingly submitted to the hand of the potter. They glided together to create a beautiful piece. Now that I have been doing pottery for a bit, I have found it … Continue reading The Potter vs. The Clay
Michelle's Mosaic 