DON'T LET BEAUTY PASS YOU BY

 The heavens declare the glory of God, and

the expanse proclaims the work of His hands.

Psalm 19:1 CSB

Several years ago my husband and started taking weekends at the lake -and by weekend I mean Friday afternoon through Saturday evening. During our time away, we rarely turn the TV on, and when we do it is for a short time to enjoy a show together. We mostly stay off of our phones, even leave our phones behind while we go on walks or enjoy outside.

We spend a lot of time outdoors -we go on walks, lay in the grass, sway in the hammock, watch the clouds float by, listen to the whistle of the birds, and talk. And every moment of it is wonderful.

This day in age, we have become people who continually need screens in front of us. We aren't comfortable unless a phone is in our hands. And we would never dare leave our home without a phone! We've also become people who always need something to do. We have to be entertained at every turn. We can watch movies and TV shows from our phone, we have endless thirty-second videos at the swipe of a finger, and find amusement from countless memes and stories. All in the palm of our hand at any moment of the day. We even watch TV while watching videos on our phones!

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WEEKLY BLESSINGS {8.31.26}

 

What is something you are thanking God for today?

Continuing to count God's sweet blessings...

4160. The "ber" months beginning tomorrow. They are my favorite.

4161. Watching new leaves bloom on my house plants.

4162. The fact that I can actually keep house plants alive after many years of killing a plant just by looking at it.

4163. Creaky hardwood floors, there is something comforting to me about that sound.

4164. The ticking of my grandfather clock and cuckoo clock, more comforting sounds to me.

It's your turn! Share something you are praising God for. I would love to rejoice with you.

29 THINGS I'VE LEARNED ABOUT MARRIAGE IN 29 YEARS

Today my husband and I celebrate our 29th wedding anniversary. 29 years. Wow! In some ways it feels like it has been forever, like he has literally been in my life forever. In other ways I cannot believe it has already been 29 years.

Has it been an easy 29 years? Absolutely not. Marriage is like a roller coaster, there are many ups and many downs. But there are a few things I have learned in 29 years of being a wife.

29 things I've learned about marriage in 29 years of marriage, in no particular order:

1. Make a commitment now that divorce is never an option. (This is not the case if abuse is happening. If you are in an abusive relationship, seek help from a pastor or trusted friend immediately.)

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WEEKLY BLESSINGS {8.24.26}

 

What is something you are thanking God for today?

Continuing to count God's sweet blessings...

4155. Celebrating 29 years of marriage with my husband this week.

4156. Marriage hasn't always been easy, but I am so very blessed with this man and I am so thankful.

4157. His laughter.

4158. His passion.

4159. His love.

It's your turn! Share something you are praising God for. I would love to rejoice with you.

DON'T GIVE UP, USE YOUR LIFELINE

I have a game on my phone that I love to play. It's one of these games where you match certain items to level up. You get five lives to play. If you win the level, you move up. If you lose the level, you lose a life; after losing five lives, you have to wait to get more lives. One time I was playing on my last life, I only had a couple moves left and I was about to lose. I have been stuck on this level for a week and was tired of playing it. Knowing I couldn't beat the level, I was about to just give up. Then I noticed I had a lifeline. I could 'clear a row' which would get me much closer to winning. I decided to use my lifeline. I won-finally.

We live life the same way.

We begin to struggle with a situation and we don't see a way out. We are so close to just giving up. Why live for God when everything keeps going bad? Why keep trying to save the marriage when nothing helps? Why keep trying to discipline the kids when they keep disrespecting? Why keep trying at anything when nothing ever goes right?

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