I missed out on a late-night conversation during the holidays. My sister apparently told my daughter and niece that I am a woman of many interests. That I throw myself into something and then abandon it when something else grabs my attention. That might just have been a nice way of describing me as fickle. […]
Disappointment? Stop it!
I learned the concept of the Deadly D’s from Kay Arthur years ago. She discusses them in detail in her book, As Silver Refined, as a layered strategy with a military analogy. A life-deadening spiral. And she describes how to do battle. 1. Disappointment. It all starts here. Something you expected or hoped for […]
Epiphany – Aha!
Epiphany. A festival day (January 6) commemorating the arrival of the Magi who followed the star. The first Gentiles to acknowledge the Messiah. Giving gifts that fit. Gold to acknowledge His sovereignty. The King who reigns. God in nature. Frankincense to acknowledge His sacrifice. The King who serves. Man in appearance. Myrrh to acknowledge His […]
30 Highlights from 2009
1. I entered a new decade (the 60’s) and made news. Listed right under the obituaries!2. I bought a harp, took lessons, and attended The Harp Gathering.3. I didn’t break any bones.4. I didn’t need any stitches.5. I embarked on a major decluttering project.6. I discovered I love Fontanini heirloom nativities and village sets. But […]
Born to Die – The Bridge
Have you accepted the gift? Will you? “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have everlasting life.” John 3:16 (NIV) Copyright © 2009 by Sandra Heska King
Beholding Christmas Through the Eyes of Youth
Unconventional! But isn’t that what Jesus was? Can you feel the joy? “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6 (KJV) Copyright […]
Bigg-Hearted Biggby
They didn’t have to do it. I mean, it wasn’t that big of a deal. Well, maybe it was. At the time. I gripped that steaming hot, tall, black coffee. Sniffed the heady aroma. Barred myself from even a sip. No spilling in the car or down the front of my Sunday outfit. Or […]
Wouldn’t You Rather Be a Sloth?
“I am a sloth.” A Facebook friend posted this a couple days. I raised my hand. “Me too! Me too!” Especially when it comes to temple care. Like in diet and exercise. In fact, here’s me getting physical. This little dude pretty much sums up slothfulness. Inactivity plus. A disinclination to work or exert oneself. […]
Getting the Pieces Together
My dad is the jigsaw puzzle king. At gift-giving time, we take on the major challenge of finding a puzzle that’s a major challenge. One that takes longer than a couple days to put together. He has slapped together 3D, edgeless, and double-sided ones. I think my sister finally found one that took him a […]
True Love
Spring. New love. Heart strangely warmed at the sight, the sound, the touch. Holding close. Stroking the body. Picking up good vibrations. Hours travelling in the car. Learning to make music together. Even a stolen weekend getaway. A pasttime with a plan. But then. A past love intrudes and holds me in its grip. A […]
