The Book says “God is Love”, and it instructs us to love God with all our heart, all our soul and all our mind. That’s an intriguing concept; devoting ourselves so completely to God and the pure, unadulterated, merciful and all consuming Love that is God that we have absolutely no time for anything else. I have failed at this consistently, but I intend to keep trying.

MISTY MAY MORNING

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That I may not cause pain!

At age 62, there’s only one person in my life that’s in the position to cause me real problems; that’s me. The following scripture addresses that:

1 Chronicles 4:10
New King James Version (NKJV)

¹⁰ And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, “Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep me from evil, that I may not cause pain!” So God granted him what he requested."  Amen

The entire point of Christianity

Happy Memorial Day! The couple in the photo is my Great Grandma and Great Grandpa Daniels. My Great Grandmother lived to the ripe old age of 96.  I knew her well.  Great Grandpa passed away when my mother was little.  I never met him.  Despite never having met Great Grandpa, I always thought of them as a couple and I always loved them both.  I’ve been criticized by a professed Christian for suggesting that I was able to love someone that I never even met.  I find this ironic.  The entire point of Christianity is to love someone that we’ve never met, and to love Him with all our heart, all our soul, all our mind and all our strength. If we’re not able to do that, there’s not much point to the rest of The Book.  SC

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY

Memorial Day is a little like Thanksgiving.  It’s a day to appreciate, celebrate and give thanks for all the special people that have brightened our lives all through the years.  It’s all those relationships that make life worthwhile.  The Book says God is Love, and it’s through relationships with those we love that God blesses us and allows us to be a blessing to others.  Relationships are not always easy, and our affection for others can be a slippery slope, but if we endeavor each day to keep God at the center of all our relationships, then despite all our missteps and life’s inherent grief, love prevails, relationships thrive and our memories bring us joy. SC

To those of you who occasionally visit this site and enjoy my humble efforts, I appreciate you. I wish you peace, happiness and the inexpressible joy of knowing that you’re loved. Vaya con dios.

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More Trails. Do ya like trails? I need to get out my bicycle. ;)

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New Day Dawning

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Cabin at Littlethicket

May 2014

Time to soak up some sunshine & fresh air.

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May Meadows. Let's Take A Walk.

 

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The Book says “God is Love”, and it instructs us to love God with all our heart, all our soul and all our mind. That’s an intriguing concept; devoting ourselves so completely to God and the pure, unadulterated, merciful and all consuming Love that is God that we have absolutely no time for anything else. I have failed at this consistently, but I intend to keep trying.

Spring with its promise; what could be better? if only spring could last forever!

Like everyone else, I receive blessings every day. Some I recognize, some I don’t. Today’s blessing is awesome and unmistakable. Today I get to visit my mom on Mother’s Day. HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY

Someday someone may write a poem that captures how we feel about Mom, but it will require a depth of feeling that has never yet been possible with mere words.

My daughter and my Mom. I love you, Mom.  

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!

And if it be Thy will for me, to raise a Christian family, as seasons pass from sun to sun, Lord guide me that Thy will be done.

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HAPPY CINCO DE MAYO!

With summer's temperatures come summer's creatures.

SAY CHEESE!

SLEEPING BENEATH THE STARS

I spent last night here on my porch at Littlethicket, sleeping beneath the stars.  The porch railing makes sleeping here a little like sleeping in a baby’s crib. Owls hooted from the deep woods, Whippoorwills called, the unseasonably warm wind whispered through the silhouetted pines, and below in the meadow coyotes joined in a primeval lullaby. I slept like a baby!  Well, not exactly like a baby.  I didn't wet the bed and wake up crying, but I had a great nights sleep.  

I have absolutely no desire to hate anyone for their faith or beliefs, but I'm entirely prepared to be hated rather than deny my own. SC

More May Dogwoods in my yard.

This just sounds greedy and unappreciative, 

but sometimes I wish May lasted about 6 months.

HAPPY MAYDAY FROM LITTLETHICKET

May will be over before you know it.  Make sure you take time to enjoy it.  Here in the Ozarks, spring arrived late and left early as usual.  Next week the weatherman is calling for mid 80s. Fortunately, its always shady at Littlethicket.