“May the light that entered the world that night cast its brilliance into the deepest corners of our souls this Christmas, giving us the peace on earth that the angels spoke of so long ago.” Randy Kilgore God wrapped up the greatest gift we will ever receive years ago when a baby was born into Read More…
Author: Kathy
I am a retired educator who enjoys writing, gardening, camping in the great outdoors, and sharing life with family and a faith community. My greatest joy in this season of life is spending time with my two grandchildren, ages 2 and 6 months.
Be the ONE
Being grateful for the simple things in life, the ordinary events in life, the everyday run-of-the-mill routines…can be challenging at times. Life can be busy or situations too overwhelming. This year’s Thanksgiving season reminded me that it is often being grateful in the little things that can turn my heart back to living out thankfulness…but Read More…
Hear the Voice That’s Above the Rest
The wind could be heard coming from afar. It began as a gentle whisper but caught my attention while sitting on our deck. Peering toward the north, I could sense the wind making its way toward me through the tall Colorado pines. As the voice of the wind came closer, I looked up at the Read More…
When PRIDE Influences the Equation
Finding one perfect sand dollar thrilled me as my husband and I traipsed through the white sand near Navaare. The sun was shining with warmth, yet a brisk wind reminded us that it was January even in Florida. We skirted the ocean tides and meandered through stretches of sandbanks littered with the remains of ocean Read More…
Messages Hidden in Boxes
Stored boxes, not opened for six years, lined the walls in the garage. Boxes, stacked high on one another, filled the bottom level of the townhouse. Flattened boxes lay scattered throughout the rest of the house ready to be formed, taped, and packed with valuable possessions. Boxes, boxes, boxes everywhere–just cardboard containers in various shapes Read More…
Three Simple Words…Three Powerful Words
“It is over.” These words reverberated over and over in my mind as I woke up early one morning unable to fall back asleep. A family member had just been diagnosed the day before with a stroke. This relative had been left with various side effects. Due to her age, complete recovery was not expected. Read More…
TRUTH TRAINING
Truth — Fiction Fact — Falsity Authenticity — Fabrication Exactness — Delusion Accuracy — Lie More and more, I find myself questioning information I hear– whether it be from my neighbor next door or the local news or a Facebook post. The lack of dependability just leaves me probing for valid explanations. My mind then Read More…
Forgetting What is Behind…Letting Go!
IT is a Happy New Year! Yikes! February is here! Each day just keeps marching on! The pages of this New Year are turning faster than I can keep up with the action! Or am I just reading IT smarter and speedier? Or do I need to slow down? IT is still time to make Read More…
Do You Hear What I Hear?
A baby’s soft cry lingers in the distance—a whimper…the coo…a quiet, soothing sound above all the worldly clamor… a cry of innocence and complete dependence…a cry of hunger but intense strength…a cry of neediness yet a lineage of royalty. A baby was born…a Savior who is Christ the Lord…a baby that changes the world…not only Read More…
Recognizing the Shepherd’s VOICE
One late afternoon, my mother set off with my brother and I heading toward the gate that would allow us entrance into the pasture just behind our farm house. I am sure I went running to the gate and stood waiting for Mommy to get us through to the other side. This was just another Read More…