Thank you so much for visiting my site! Would you like to receive a short weekly e-letter of encouragement? Currently, I am sending out a personal letter each week A Simple Note - to those who’d like to receive it. This short, weekly letter includes: a brief and sincere reflection – a thought for the … Continue reading A Simple Note
Steering Clear of Regret
Today I'm writing at the Lifeway Women's site: https://blog.lifeway.com/womenallaccess/2018/03/05/steering-clear-of-regret/ Today is a GOOD day! ~Natalie
In Awesome Wonder
Let the rivers clap their hands, let the mountains sing together for joy; let them sing before the Lord, for he comes to judge the earth. ~ Psalm 98:8-9 In an imaginary dream life, I might have been a naturalist. My love of all things nature often baffles those closest to me, including my … Continue reading In Awesome Wonder
Everyday Beautiful
“’Sometimes,’ said Pooh, ‘the smallest things take up the most room in your heart.’" ~ A. Milne Our holiday this year was great . . . amazing actually. Many of you know what it’s like to have your children away at college and then, suddenly, at Christmas the whole gang is together again. Quite … Continue reading Everyday Beautiful
Precious Jesus
Lift my eyes to You, precious Jesus. When the demands of my crowded calendar overtake the cry of my weary soul . . . Lift my eyes to You, precious Jesus. When the days to come look more like fear and less like joy . . . Lift my eyes to You, precious … Continue reading Precious Jesus
Reflecting
Are we reflecting Jesus’ worldview? I posed that question during Sunday lunch after the sermon this week. The message had touched on borders and refugees and those in the persecuted church. As we ate, one comment led to another until we ultimately faced this fundamental, big-picture question: What does Jesus care about? A new friend from … Continue reading Reflecting
I see the goodness
I see the goodness. The world seems so complicated right now. Natural disasters, political unrest, divisiveness, crime - the news media remind us daily - the world is a scary and volatile place. Maybe we’ve become skeptical, unsure of our belief in the goodness of people. Maybe we are fearful, holding out a … Continue reading I see the goodness
Harvey Imprints
Images imprinted on my mind forever: Volunteers bringing their boats to help with rescues - asked to write name, social security number and next of kin on their arms in case they are lost in their rescue attempts; A nursing home living area full of residents - one sitting in a recliner, submerged in water … Continue reading Harvey Imprints
Evidence Not Seen – a book review
Evidence Not Seen: A Woman’s Miraculous Faith in the Jungles of World War I A book review “More than ten years ago I began to write the story of my experiences during World War II for Bruce and Brian, my sons. I wished them to know, if ever difficult circumstances came into their lives, … Continue reading Evidence Not Seen – a book review
Feel the Wonderful
The whole earth is filled with awe at your wonders; where morning dawns, where evening fades, you call forth songs of joy. ~ Psalm 65:8 When did I stop noticing? What are the tiresome distractions that pull my gaze down, preventing my attention from being captivated by the wonders He puts on show day after day … Continue reading Feel the Wonderful
