SPRING HAS SPRUNG!

I know our spring event was 4 days ago but i misplaced a pic from that day I wanted to share. Imagine that!

A walk at Deep Creek with hubby and NC grandson required a light jacked because of some wind gusts but it was still a walk of wonder of sorts.

Parts of the path toward Tom Branch Falls were covered with a light purple glow of Lesser Periwinkles! This pic was taken close up when in fact, the size of each on the trailer approximatelythe same size as the nail on my "pointer" finger. Blended among the green leaves along the trail was eye-catching! A simple beauty from our great Creator!

A RESONATING PRAISE CHORUS!

SING -A- LONG w/ Hillsong on the chorus......

 

REPEAT---and end with Oh Lord oh Lord our God 2x

May it resonate in your heart the rest of the day!

JOY INCREASING!

Happy First Day of Spring! 

Memphis has flowers and our snow has dissipated! (Pradip pic)

Just the thought of springtime brings me JOY!

In every season.....winter, spring, summer, fall, ordained by God;

Focus on Him. 

Lean in to others in the "church."

Result = JOY 

Think increasing JOY!

Come let us sing for "JOY to the Lord"! (Psalm 95:1a) for "all my springs of joy are in you." (Psalm 87:7)

Everlasting JOY!

GRACE, GRACE, MORE GRACE!

Board game computations vary by significant letter usages. If I were in charge, all the letters in grace would be given higher position, in both Scrabble and Life.

God's grace is key in the believer's life.

Think abundant and unending!

Thinking on grace this "Thankful Thursday" has me humming ......

🎵🎵 "Grace, Grace, God's Grace"!🎵🎵

Grace, Grace, God's Grace (marvelous grace, infinite grace) 

Grace that will pardon and cleanse within

Grace, Grace, God's Grace (marvelous grace, infinite grace)

Grace that is greater than all our sin........

AMEN to God's grace! I am thankful to be a recipient!

GOD IS GOOD!

How does one know our God, the LORD, is Good?

Think: Taste and See! 

Taste every morsel of His word.

Fret not. (Dots) (Hebrew charah - burning or out of sorts over something you cannot change - 

Psalm 37:1, 7-8) 

Magnify the LORD. (Psalm 34:3)

Delight yourself in the LORD, (Psalm 37:4, 23)

God is Good!

There is but one good; That is God. (C.S. Lewis, The Great Divorce)

PATH I SHOULD GO!

God's paths!

Paths of peace.

Paths of righteousness!

Every time I turn on my computer I have a set reminder.

Show me the way I should go for to you, I entrust my life. (Psalm 143:8)

Go the way of God's love!

GOD'S LOVE;

• Constant GNT)
• Faithful (NASB)
• Gracious (ISV)
• Kind (ASV)
• Loyal (RSV)
• Merciful (EHV)
• Steadfast (ESV)
• Unfailing (NIVUK)

God's Way/Path is always the right way!

PI DAY!

Today, March 14, 2026 is Pi Day. (Thanks to mathematician MS chum Carolyn Ferrell for the reminder.

As for me, I am NOT a numbers person in any way, unless I'm counting blessings! My H.S. geometry and algebra teachers could attest to that.

As a wordsmith foodie woman, I'm more interested in p-i-e! 

Think treat!

That said, I plan to celebrate with "pie" in mind. Think slices!

Slice of crispy thin cut pizza pie. 

Slice of chicken pot pie. 

Warm slice of pecan pie (Tootsie's recipe) with a dollop of ice cream.

Pi. Pi. I'll keep you posted!

Pizza pie did become a part of the day! 

BELLATORIA ULTRA THIN CRUST! Delish!

Sliced green olives were Hubby's touch,

Plus, homemade pecan pie ended it!

Oops someone took an early taste on "P-I-E" day!

Some circumstances are a 1 Thessalonians 5:18 overflow--may I choose it in "all" circumstances!

TRUST BEGETS JOY!

Trust and joy seem to go hand and hand!

Trust begets Joy! 

Enough said----say it loudly!

Worthy of a shout!

WORSHIP, WOMAN!

I need a WOW moment! 

Think a mother's stern voice!

Wednesday Of Worship!

Worship gives hope in one's heart!

Worship reflects what one values!!

Worship the One true God and Him alone!

O Come, let us worship and bow down, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker (In reverent praise and supplication).

(Psalm 95:6 AMPC)

A true reflection of the heart!!!

*Truth be told---I actually knelt and realized the difficulty of getting upright. Maybe next time i will kneel in my heart. Worship is what counts whether quietly or noisily.... privately or publicly---it's the position of the heart that is worthy!

PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT!

Practice makes perfect-----or does it?

Does practice influence your life?

Maybe a better question would be, "Are your practices worthy?" 

Heart motives need to be in a positive realm.

Coach Vince Lombardi said, "Practice does not make perfect. Only perfect practice makes perfect."

In other words, some training is superior to mere repetition. If wrong practices are repeated, bad actions can become permanent, but not right or necessarily correct! 

Progress in wrong doing is not in any way perfect!

Does practice influence your life the right way?

How do you know?

Make your request be known unto God. Pray for discernment.

Let Him lead.

"Stand firm in the Lord." (Philippians 4:1) The only One who is perfect!

He will guard your heart and your mind in Christ Jesus..... topping it off with His peace. (Philippians 4:7)

NATIONAL NAP DAY!

Today is National Nap Day and I'm too tired to take a nap!

How can that be!? 

For years I was the consummate napper!

These last couple of years weary prevails and sleep eludes?

Even with the Psalm 127:2 reminder, "Lord gives to His beloved, even in her sleep," I'll have to settle for being still with my eyes open.

Hopefully, His peace will come.

Thanks to a reader who shared other nappers. One has celebrated it in many states! First as a baby on a beach towel in Florida 

sand......

.....and today as a worn out West Elementary first grader creekside in his hammock at "his" Deep Creek beach.

Sweet naps on the National holiday!

 

WAIT FOR THE LORD!

Why

Am

I

Talking

Wait---(Hebrew--Qavah (קָוָה, kah-VAH) ) look for with a hopeful expectation

Talk less and trust more comes to my mind!

DayLight Saving time begins tomorrow, March 8, 2026.

If our time seems to be cut short, especially sleep time, we need to make the most of the time given. 

Think listen more and talk less. Be still and know God better. 

Rely on Him & His strength; serve others well in the time given.

BLUEBIRDS AFLIGHT!

Bluebirds never leave NC but we see them only occasionally until they begin their nesting search. These cavity nesters breed from March through August. Bird loving hubby tries to aid them in that pursuit though it's been difficult since his shoulder surgery. 

Carefree birds don't grow their own food, primarily eating insects.(insectivores) Hubby makes sure there is also plenty of mealworms in our area as another fave food.He does not want to leave "his" fave birds in decline due to food or habitat loss!

Birds in the Bible symbolize God's providential care. 

When help is needed environmentally, many want to help this beautiful part of creation God has created to fly above the earth!(Genesis 1:20)

Hubby is chief among them to keep birds aflight!

FAITH--FOOD--FUN!!!

FAITH. FOOD. FUN.

Alphabetically correct!

All found today in Waynesville, NC while awaiting a cardiologist appointment.

Faith in print! Think faith in God! Honesty! Service! Quality for others! Dependability for what we believe and serve daily!

No food pix available! It was an easy "1 Thessalonians 5:18" moment of giving thanks! So-o-o-o delicious they scarfed it down. Even chocolate pie for dessert!

FUN! FUN!! FUN!!!

Fun with family! 

Fun with food! 

Fun after a good cardiologist report! That's serious fun!

WHAT A GIFT!

Dear friend, Anne B. celebrated her birthday today! I sent love and prayers from my heart---from North Carolina to Memphis, TN!

But....her fiancé, Jeff, took a picture of the red moon to send to her.

What a gift!

Anne, has always been my photographer friend and she shared this gift with me!" She sensed God put that red moon out for her birthday!

I call it a God wink." Either way, it's a perfect early in the day gift!

What a super gift??

SPRING SHOW BEGINS!

There might be 20 days, 11 hours, 17 minutes and 0 seconds left until the official first day of spring as I start this entry!

But God gave me an early peek yesterday! Think vernal

Even on this chilly mountain ridge, between BIG rocks, I had a real glimpse yesterday. My first!

I remain hopeful! Subtle but real!!

TUESDAY TRIADS!

Few pastors are as succinct as Scotty Smith! He says the most with the fewest words!

Think crisp with clarity!

A BIG thanks to Doris, one of his faithful followers, and Quad Squad member for sharing a recent Scotty NT Gospel Triad with me.

1. Who are believers? "Called, loved and kept" (Jude 1:1)
2. What are believers given? "Grace, mercy, and peace" (2 John 1:3)
3. What will last in a believers life? "Faith, hope, and love" (1 Corinthians 13:13)

How do I know this triad was for me? 

I needed it after a week's worth of being "off the grid" to focus on & care for Hubby after his serious reverse shoulder replacement surgery. 

He needs it as well. Think "right-hander" living with only left hand usage and pain.

For us, tonight's Allen Bible Church selection from the  ABC 2026 Reading Plan is 1 Corinthians 13 (A favorite Scripture of his)

Romans 12:12, a fave Bible verse for me from dear friend Dixie, is on my side of the bed to see as I get up to aid Hubby during the middle of the night! Controls to access his recliner are on the right side and unable to be reached by his left hand. One more affliction he faces. Grateful so many friends are faithful in prayer for us as Hubby heals. 

 

These triads are God's truth for all believers.

Today I see them as "God winks" for me, a needy believer who is so-so grateful!

A SMATTERING OF SNOWY WEATHER COMPLAINTS.......

 .......until we saw what our Brooklyn son and his family were experiencing. 

Think 21.1 inches by 1:39 p.m. 

CONVICTION!

I am now throwing out my snow complaints and celebrating the few hours  of large beautiful flakes that came and went. A smattering of snow might close schools in our neck of the woods (NC mountains) BUT is nothing compared to a literal smothering of SNOW in NYs neighborhoods!

🎶MUSIC🎶 OF THE HEART❤️

Who writes the music of your heart?

God has a song for each of us! Some are "hymns we claim as our own!

Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing personally comes to my mind.

Who writes the 🎶 music 🎶 of your heart? 

Allow Father God to teach you some melodious sonnet of life, and health and peace regardless of circumstances He has allowed!. (O For A Thousand Tongues to Sing)

Allow His words in His melody (by His design) allow you to learn the tune, and not be dismayed  by the "rests" He has allowed. 

Music from the heart is 🎶Music🎶 to my ears!

PLAN G!

What is PLAN G? 

THE answer---according to MUFHH marginalia....

PLAN G = GOD'S PLAN WITH GOD'S GUIDANCE!

I'm going with God's Plan G today!* 

Won't you join me!?

*Tomorrow 2/17/2026, "my" Plan G is Hubby's reverse shoulder replacement surgery and all prayers are appreciated for God's glory and Hubby's good throughout the lengthy process for recovery!

FIRST LOVE!

HAPPY VALENTIN'E'S DAY!!!

WE LOVE BECAUSE HE FIRST LOVED US. 

(1 JOHN 4:19)

DITHERING DITSY!

One might suppose that a person whose first "word of the day" for the week is "dither" would profit with that head's up.

But.....when one's spouse will be undergoing some serious surgery within a week..... All-a Dither has been my response!

 

The "indecisively" definition is  boldly true! Decision making is beyond difficult for me! So many factors. So much beyond my control!

Sounds like real life, doesn't it?

But God, in HIs love and mercy can use those factors to "up my trust factor." Trust God, not self!

Even this "Dithering Ditsy" understands the importance of placing your trust in the right place.....with the only ONE who is trustworthy!!

2nd CHANCE SUNRISE!

Somedays we all need a "do-over"!!
How grateful I am that Father God gave us His son Jesus so we could do just that.

Repent in Jesus name. Ask forgiveness and you're ready for a do-over!

Think sunrise in spirit because of rising up of God's Son.

God's Son Rises!

Pithy with purpose!

GOD'S WORK---JOIN HIM THERE!

GOD'S WILL! ASK

GOD'S PATH! SEE

GOD'S PLAN.........

JOIN HIM THERE!

PRUNING FOR 2026

OUCH! A BIG OUCH!

OUCH FOR A PURPOSE!

Clearing clutter! In our much smaller house we're beginning to look like hoarders. In our minds, we can't hold it all.  

Prune to eliminate superfluous. Think unneeded.

How does one distinguish in the worthy? 

Decluttering means giving not having.

God's Word is worthy! All of God's word is purposeful!

Allow His Word  continue to touch your heart. 

Think purposeful pruning to allow the fruitful to dominate.

........verses of hope

.......so that you may abound in hope;

.......call unto God for answers;

.......first, seek God and His righteousness;

..........Bless the LORD with every part of your being;

Prune fear, control and self centeredness that deters fruitfulness!

Nurture and Embrace Jesus the King of Kings; necessary to allow more fruitfulness!

COMPLAINTS BE GONE!

Camping out in the Psalms has been an ongoing pursuit for me. Relative/friend Bonnie, knows of my predilection for that book of the Bible and recently gave me a large print (YES!) devotional of 100 days of worship w/ word search in the Psalms.

Complaining is not a godly characteristic. Yet, God listens to us in our times of trouble just as He listened to David cry out to Him in Psalm 142!

How grateful I am to be able to vent my frustrations to Him knowing He can change my heart.

From grumpiness to gratitude!

Rid me of my upside down thought life as I give my thoughts to you, O Lord!

Thanks for using a simple writing activity to guide me in a new direction.

Without complaint!

REFRESH OTHERS WITH LOVE!

It's a new month!

May all be done in the LORD'S love to Refresh others!

SNOW DAY COMETH!

WINTER WEATHER ALERTS!

Our news forecast for ice, snow with gusty winds and COLD temps have continued for over two weeks.....but mostly avoided us! 

UNTIL TODAY!

Snow as seen from our side door and outside our great room window.....

......and it continues!

Another season of weather....a bit like season's of life. Up and down!

Be as prepared as you can for seasonal struggles and the "winters" of life. 

Trust God, who is control of all our elements, for the results of all the snow days that cometh! (Psalm 74:17)

FRIDAY JANUARY 30, 2026 6:58 PM CST

Elnora Williams

March 2, 1942--January 30, 2026

A Jesus Lover

Elnora---a part of our family since December 1978!

Elnora in 1980 with our youngest.

Dearly loved by so many for so long. Sorely missed! 

Resting in Peace! (Isaiah 57:2, NCV)

A few fave pix from all my Thursdays with Elnora.