Have you ever heard or used the phrase “the Lord works in mysterious ways”? I have, and also experienced it recently. If you have been a believer long enough, you know that God has some interesting and sometimes amusing ways to get your attention and move you to do his will. This past week, I … More How An Impending Thunderstorm and Spilled Water Led To A Divine Appointment
As I promised last week, here is part two of my account of our recent European river cruise. If you didn’t read part one you can click here to do so. Be Open To Surprises This goes along with being flexible with expectations. I have never been on a European River cruise before so I … More Eight Observations About Out Amazing European River Cruise (Part 2)
We had our 40th Anniversary trip planned for a year — a year of daydreaming about what it would be like. Our trip has come and gone in the blink of an eye. All of the anticipation is replaced by fond memories. Isn’t that true of most milestone events? We’ve been home from our river … More Eight Observations About Our Amazing European River Cruise (Part One)
Even though my mom and I are quite different, I love her and appreciate the life lessons she has taught me. … More Five Important Lessons I Learned From My Mom
A Weekend By The Sea Have you ever had a weekend you just did not want to see end? I did, this past weekend! My husband and I spent a glorious weekend with some cousins and friends on the coast of South Georgia. It was a little over 48 hours of pure bliss, the biggest … More Why It’s Good To Press Pause On Life Sometimes
Have you ever felt at home in a place where you have never lived? Have you ever felt like a piece of your soul lives somewhere else? I have, and I was blessed to spend a recent weekend at one of those beloved locations. Traveling To A Special Place The drive north from my home … More Why A Memorable Place Can Hold A Piece Of Your Soul
Once upon a time, there was a girl. A quiet girl who loved to read books. She grew up in a medium-sized home in a medium-sized town and enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandparents. She spent most Sundays with them. The girl’s grandparents took her to church on Sundays. The entire family … More How Did We Get Here So Fast? A 40th Anniversary Story
This Easter is shaping up to be one of the quietest Easters ever and that’s okay. Actually, it’s better than okay. It’s just what I need. Easters Past Growing up, Easters were a big deal. My mom would take me shopping for an Easter dress and matching shoes. Of course, being the 1960s and 1970s … More Why A Simple, Quiet Easter Is Best This Year
This past weekend, I walked on the forest trail at George Washington’s Mt. Vernon with my friend Kelly. We were on our second annual friend’s historical getaway. Most of the trees along the walk did not yet have spring leaves so we admired the different tree trunks. A few trees were covered with beige, paper-thin … More How My Weekend In Old Virginia Was Enhanced By The Five Senses
The Unexpected Strangeness Of Grief Grief is a strange thing. My mom died last summer so you would think I would be grieving her most. But it’s my dad who died the summer before who has been on my mind. I’m not sure why. Perhaps it’s a delayed reaction. After his death, I may have … More Missing My Dad: One Reason Why Grief Is Strange
Helpful Insight About Everything! Business, Travel, Food and Family!
Musings from a die-hard night owl
Navigating the second half of my life
Navigating the World from a Christian Perspective
BY GRACE THROUGH FAITH
Lisa Batten Kunkleman
common sense for life
The cozy place for mysteries, intrigue, inspiration, and fun. Let's get cozy!
Welcome to my messy nest. Where inspirational, whimsical, and mysterious stories about life, love, and nature take flight.
exploring life now that our small people have all grown up
LEARNING TO PRAY PERSONAL, POWERFUL PRAYERS
Travel diaries providing inspiration for planning the perfect trip
Hope in Midlife with a Chronic Illness
Growing older with silliness, high spirits and a lot of heart.
Celebrating Beauty Even When It Isn’t Pretty
Carole Sparks - learning from the Word and from life
Kim Wilbanks 