Author Archives: Annie

Late one evening, as I sat reading, I heard the sad mewing of a lost kitten. I put my jacket on and went outside to see if I could find the pitiful source of all the crying. Underneath my house … Continue reading →

Our youngest daughter had a minor medical procedure done and had to “take it easy” for the rest of the day. That evening when she had returned home to her family, I took supper over to them. Little 6 year … Continue reading →

This afternoon, I was spending time with my grandson, who is four.  He was playing with his toys when he jumped up, ran to the corner and stood there, as if being disciplined.  Curious, I inquired what he was doing.  … Continue reading →

After living in one city for over 30 years, my husband and I moved to another state. It was very difficult to pack all of our things into boxes, tell our friends good bye and give our grandchildren one last … Continue reading →

  Kids today live in a different world than we lived in. Today, the average 10 year old knows more about sex than their parents knew on their wedding night!  Kids today have “Way Too Much Information.” Sit-coms depict the … Continue reading →

When we read the scriptures that talk about our relationships with each other; one thing stands out. How we get a long with others has a direct affect on our own relationship with God.  So much so that if we … Continue reading →

Failure requires my participation—life is all about choices.  Throughout the Old Testament, God took events and circumstances that would seem to be destructive, and worked them to serve His own purpose (Genesis 50:20).  If I choose to let Him, God will … Continue reading →

  One year, my daughter had gotten a spooky candy bowl for Halloween.  It has a big monster hand that looked quite real–as real as a green hand with black fingernails can look, anyway.  It had an electronic eye and … Continue reading →

One night, in Kid’s Church the theme was, “What Time is It? It’s Time to Get Serious About Serving God!” As my lesson illustration, I brushed my teeth.   I started brushing, then told them it didn’t feel right, wait—and I put on … Continue reading →

My Mom’s favorite TV show, when I was growing up, was “Let’s Make a Deal.” A contestant was given the opportunity to choose between three doors. Behind two doors were undesirable prizes. Behind one door was a very expensive, wonderful prize. … Continue reading →