This time, though, Moses wrestles with the people of Israel, who still hold on to memories of what life used to be like in Egypt. 1 And they took their journey from Elim, and all the congregation of the children of Israel came unto the wilderness of Sin, which is between Elim and Sinai, on … More Exodus 16. The Arm Wrestling Continues
Okay, so its official term is “writer’s block” but since I don’t always feel like running with the crowd, I will call it Muteness. I have dozens of ideas in my head, some of which may hit paper or computer screen in the next few months, I am having trouble getting any of them out. … More Writing Muteness
There were rumbling thunderstorms last night with huge lightning flashes, so we turned off all major appliances, including the TV. I used the time to catch up on my reading. I found this book in the “free, take one” section of the local library. The author, Barbara Smucker, was a Canadian woman born in … More Book Review: Underground to Canada
I am not very good at being organized. I fight against it. Growing up, between the schedule of school, and dinner always being at exactly 5:45 pm, I decided to live my adult life more, shall we say, randomly. Yes, it makes for messy life. The laundry may or may not be folded the … More Cheating at blogging, and general disorganization
I started doing some research on death by guillotine because Bridget Hardy, a character in my upcoming novel “Ambassador” will enter the Next World this way. As writers, we are always told “write what you know” and as Captain Obvious would state, I don’t have first hand experience with this. But I have experienced some … More Guillotine Practice
You might remember these guys: Identical twins, Slow Man and Slow Bro. I was upset when they were knocked over by the neighborhood kids, and driven over, but now they’ve been stolen. I came home one day and they were gone. I spoke to my across-the-street neighbor, and she mentioned that her outdoor bench was … More Who stole the Slow Bros? #stealing #signs
Continuing the journey through the book of Exodus. Exodus 15:20 Miriam is named a prophetess. She is mentioned as the sister of Aaron, who was a priest. 21 Miriam then leads the women, who went out after her with tambourines and dances. So even if you have no musical skill, you can still grab a … More From good times to bad times, and back to good times #Exodus
A fine mess. I don’t know if you can also see the cake crumbs on the floor. And you can’t see the chocolate on my face an apron. This is the price one pays to be creative. After I found my mixer The other day, I decided to make a cake and decorate it. … More The downside of being #creative
Yes folks, it was in storage for two years, but I have located my mixer! Hubby bought it for me back when I was actively pursuing a hobby in cake decorating. I enjoy the artistic/creative side of cake decorating, but sadly, I like cake eating even more. I took several classes at Michael’s, you … More I went #shopping in my basement
I forgot to being the measurements of the space designated for the fridge. I can still look at the styles, colors, and sizes available in your store. I am not “wasting my time.” This is called research. I told you immediately I am not buying today so I wouldnt waste your time. But don’t presume … More Dear Rude Appliance Salesman #refrigerator
After college, I got a job in my field for $5 an hour. Yes, that’s a 5, not a 15. Although I did live at home, my father had already passed away, and my mom was working part-time. I was responsible for my own food, car insurance, gas, clothing. Oh, and my cigarettes. Yes, I … More I was terrified the first time I asked for a raise #AskForARaise #working
When I think of Joseph and his brothers, in my mind I lump them all together in their plan to harm him. But while re-reading the story this morning, I noticed that Reuben was not in on the plot. Most of the brothers were standing together in Dothan, feeding the flocks. When Joseph approached them, … More Reuben to the rescue
He had a divine appointment with her at noon, so Jesus needed to go through Samaria on his way from Judea to Galilee to meet with her. Jesus arranged with his disciples ahead of time, “Meet me at Jacob’s well,” and they went into the city to buy food. Jesus sat down next … More Are you thirsty at noontime? #water Come to the Well
While writing my blog yesterday, I was researching some Google images to go along with my Bible stories. I came across some beautiful drawings! Click here. drawcloseblog.wordpress.com
I opened my email and the scripture above popped up. I didn’t pay too much attention to it until I flipped open my bible and landed on another picture about the same story, Elijah’s Homegoing, told in the book of Second Kings chapter 2. Picture is from The Good News translation. So there we have … More Your water: would you like a tree or salt with that? #water
We know that Enoch walked with God, and he was no more for God took him. Genesis 5:24 and Hebrews 11:5. *revised: Enoch was seven generations from Adam. Enoch was also Noah’s great-grandfather. I’ve always been curious to read the book of Enoch, first to determine for myself if it is actually true and … More Have you read the book of Enoch?
Yes, I haven’t blogged lately. I don’t seem to have anything I really want to write about. So I figured I would go through my phone pics and clear up some space. I tend to take 5 or 6 pictures of the same thing, and promise myself I will go through and just keep one. … More Cleaning out my phone pictures
A cup of coffee, a little milk, and I’m ready to start reading. Sip. In Ezekiel chapter 40, we find Ezekiel in a vision of God, where God brought him to the land of Israel and set him upon a very high mountain. He could see the frame of a city on the south. Ezekiel … More Drinking a cup of #coffee with Ezekiel Day 2
I woke up and grabbed a cup of coffee before heading over to the office table to read my Bible. It fell open to Ezekiel Chapter 36. I had just been studying this last Friday with my bible study group. Starting at verse 22: Adonai, the Lord, says to the House of Israel that He … More Drinking a cup of #coffee with Ezekiel
Explained Captain Obvious. We have had soooo much rain lately, it’s making everyone grumpy. But there was a rainbow when I came out of the grocery store last night. Oh, yeah, rainbows, the sign in the sky. The promise. A reminder of all of God’s promises. I was reading the book of Nehemiah this … More Without #rain there are no #rainbows
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