Perspective n. - relation in which parts of subject are viewed by the mind; view. Oxford Illistrated Dictionary The Latin root meaning of perspective is "look through" or "perceive". Perspective can mean different things. In geometry it is the relation of two figures in the same plane, in art it is used to give the … Continue reading Perspective
Christ
Helpmate/Soulmate
"Help, I need somebody. Help not just anybody. Help, I need somebody now...ow." This was a favourite song of mine in my younger days. The days of boys, boys, boys and Disney fantasy. The era of dreams of John Lennon, Bobby Darin, Gino Vanelli, etc. The endless string of unhealthy relationships, seeking "somebody", needing "somebody" … Continue reading Helpmate/Soulmate
Needs and Wants
It was late in the afternoon when I reached into our refrigerator to take something out and realized it was not very cold. I then checked the freezer section and found our frozen yogurt looking like soup! Yikes! Quickly we transfered the rest of our freezer items to our stand up freezer (thanking God we … Continue reading Needs and Wants
Going Squirelly!
Growing old has it's pros and cons. One of the things that annoys and frustrates me the most is losing my mind!! The other day my husband and I were going out to run some errands and pick up a few things at different stores. We had sat together on the couch the day before … Continue reading Going Squirelly!
Be Still
"Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in all the earth." Psalm 46:10 I stepped out of the cottage door onto the wooden deck and felt the freshness of the morning on my face. The air was cool with a slight dampness to … Continue reading Be Still
Realize, Recognize, Rest
Athletes who want to excel in their chosen field need to practice for long hours almost every day. Take figure skaters for example. They practice skating techniques and choreography for 5-6 hours and then do more exercises in a gym. Olympic swimmers are in the pool for about 20 hours a week and lift weights … Continue reading Realize, Recognize, Rest
Broken Walls
At the end of 2 Chronicles, in the Old Testament of the bible, we read about the destruction of Jerusalem and the temple of God because of the repeated disobedience and idolatry of the Hebrews. In the next books, Ezra and Nehemiah, we read about the return of a group of righteous people who have … Continue reading Broken Walls
The In-between
I am so tired of the battle! Things are quiet in my life as far as big things; we had just had a nice quiet vacation, our children and grandchildren are all healthy and doing fine. That's when the enemy likes to attack the mind though; in the quiet and empty times. Restlessness begins to … Continue reading The In-between
Home Sweet Home
We recently returned from a week long vacation which was relaxing and fun and we got to see our son. When you come back from vacation or a work trip and you step into your house you instantly feel at home. The minute you walk in the door and smell the scents of your house, … Continue reading Home Sweet Home
Reflection
Reflection-n. 1. Reflecting or being reflected; reflected light, heat, colour, or image. The Oxford Illistrated Dictionary Light-n. 1. appearance of brightness; amount of illumination in a place, one's fair or ordinary share of this. The Oxford Illustrated Dictionary The moon in our night sky does not shine of it's own accord. Interestingly, it is made … Continue reading Reflection