Seed of Faith

The smallest seed of faith is better
than the largest fruit of happiness.

- Henry David Thoreau

Across the Bridge

Across the bridge, there's no more sorrow
Across the bridge, there's no more pain
The sun's going shine, across the river
And you'll never be unhappy again.

I love this old song. It was written by my husband's niece many years ago. Its words should most definitely be the cry of God's people. And even though the bridge to crossover to the other side seems some distance today; tomorrow it will be just that much closer.

Join the Happy Crowd

If you want to be happy - then BE!!
The choice is YOURS!

The Shadow Knows

All that we are is the result of what we have thought. If a man speaks or acts with an evil thought, pain follows him. If a man speaks or acts with a pure thought, happiness follows him, like a shadow that never leaves him. Buddha

Happiness is...

Happiness is a butterfly, which when pursued, is always just beyond your grasp, but which, if you will sit down quietly, may alight upon you.
Nathaniel Hawthorne

Irish Blessings to You

Wishing You Irish Blessings. . .

May flowers always line your path and sunshine light your day.


May songbirds serenade you every step along the way.


May a rainbow run beside you in a sky that's always blue.

And may happiness fill your heart each day your whole life through.

Observing Life's Tides

"…in life, grief flows continuously in and out of happiness, and happiness in and out of grief."

I will not elaborate as to why I posted this thought today but my heart is heavy for ones whose joy has been interrupted. Yes, I’ve rejoiced on the mountaintop with them, and now it is time for me to walk beside them in the valley - offering a gentle touch, a kind word, a whisper of hope, and a special prayer.

Look around; there has to be someone who needs your encouragement this day.

Living in the Stone(ng) Age?

While blog reading today, I visited two sites that really touched me. Both acted as cautions as to the use of words - our words! Visit their sites firsthand, Jana and Carissa. Thanks to both of you for your honest, thought-provoking writings.

Unfortunately, there's way too much ugliness in our world - way too much - and we, as God's people, must be careful not to add to it. We need to guard our lips from bringing forth hurtful, hateful words. Remember our words set the climate for our self-worth - and we are not worth much if we let our lips speak unkindnesses and falsehoods (i.e., the nice word for lies). My poem sums up my feelings today, although I wrote it years ago (in 1993) when my family was the target of a verbal attack after our oldest son died. To tell you the truth, the persons might as well lined us up and stoned us to death because the untruths in their words brought great hurt and pain.

Gather not stones
For stones of hate cannot love

Defeat cannot savor victory
Despair cannot possess joy
Disobedience cannot breed respect
Evil cannot comprehend virtue.

Gather not stones
For your compassion will conquer all

Your accomplishments will reverse failure
Your happiness will heal pain
Your wisdom will subdue folly
Your goodness will merit excellence.

PS: Please forgive me if you find my words offensive. That wasn't intended. It is just so important that we are careful, too many have been wounded (some fatally) by an unbridled tongue. My prayer is: Dear Lord, thank you for awakening in me the desire to let my words speak of You and your holiness - and reminding me to speak only goodness regarding your people.

New Year Wishes to You

With 2007 's departure, comes the introduction of 2008. The changing of the guard always makes for a time of reflection.

One highlight in 2007 was getting acquainted with the amazing world of blogging. It is a world that allows me to capture and pen my views, thoughts and emotions (wonder if that’s good?? oh well, it’s fun). Thank you to all for so graciously accepting me into this place of expression and inspiration.

HAPPY NEW YEAR to all!

• May GOODNESS and MERCY be yours;
• May a hedge encircle you as a PROTECTION;
• May you find PEACE in life's storms;
• May you be anointed with perfect LOVE that only comes from above;
• May you have JOY unspeakable, and full of glory;
• May HAPPINESS and laughter fill your home and heart;
• May PROSPERITY be yours in the things that really matter; and
  
• May an abundance of untold BLESSINGS be yours.