Generations Of Hope

If I go to him will he guide my steps today? Will he love me always- even if I fall? Then pick me up with no sigh at all? “Cause I’m just learning to walk you see, And each step I take is so hard for me. Yes, I can trust my Grandfather’s guide. ‘Cause he showed my Daddy and was at his side. When he too learned that right steps would lead To a pathway of hope and the right to succeed. Mom said, “Fathers are put here by God up above To give us direction and show us

May Day Baskets

Somewhere in the hallmark of time, this simple tradition seems to have disappeared somewhat in an new era of time. however acts of kindness toward our neighbors are still very much in vogue anytime and anywhere; a card to celebrate one’s birthday, the offer of a ride to a senior citizen to get groceries, a phone call just to check in with someone you haven’t heard from for a while, these are quite doable in our modern society. So what can I do today? What can you do today? Kindness makes the world go ’round no matter what the era!

Into Each Life Some Rain Must Fall

We are told of a story of the biggest storm of all times. It rained constantly forty days and forty nights. Yes, I’m referring to the story of Noah and the Ark. One day God looked at the world He had created and could find only one family that had not become desperately wicked.(Gen.6:5) He was sorry he had created this world that had turned against Him and decided a cleansing was needed. So He told Noah, to build an Ark, save two of every sort, both male and female and bring them into the ark along his family and

The Flower Garden Quilt

Hugh flakes of snow fell silently, teasing flushed cheeks as Michael and I made our way from the barn. He trudged thoughtfully, his small steps keeping pace with Mommy’s longer gait. My son’s tumbling locks beneath a cap of whiteness were drenched with winter froth. He shook vehemently before entering the warmth of our farmhouse. “Will the thigs be safe under the heating lamp Mommy?” he asked anxiously unable to pronounce pigs. “Of course, they are now snug and warm and will be able to nurse and grow strong away from winter’s cold.” Although my answer was calm and reassuring,

A Little Child Shall Lead Them

A woman who was older in years had trouble getting around in the Country Market in the small town of Covington, Indiana. A young girl who couldn’t have been any older than five, came up and asked what she used that “stick” for. The lady replied that her cane helped her walk. The little girl seemed appeased with her answer and went on her way. When the older lady got out to the parking lot, the little girl met her at her car and loaded the groceries into the car for her.. The little girl then held the ladies hands