You Raise Me Up

Have you ever planned something for a long time?  Maybe it was a wedding or a special vacation that took months and months of preparation. Whatever it was, when the BIG DAY finally arrived did…

Watch my video below. What a disappointment!  We arrived at Yellowstone National Park eagerly anticipating the scheduled eruption of the famous geyser, Old Faithful. For my entire life I had heard that Old Faithful erupted,…

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ!In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hopethrough the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.1 Peter 1-3

This week I had the privilege of being a guest blogger for Guideposts Military Blog.  Thank you, Edie! WHEN CHRISTMAS CAME BEFORE HALLOWEEN FOR ONE EXHAUSTED MILITARY WIFE, CHRISTMAS JOY AND COMFORT ARRIVED EARLY. The two…

During her holiday visit from London my youngest daughter shared concern others had expressed for me, noting a decline in A Thought From Penny postings. My immediate reaction was to respond with a litany if guilt ridden excuses. “Well, you know; I’ve had a total hip replacement and though I’m doing great I’m still…

Here’s a short and sweet thought for you to consider as you set the table for a family feast or gobble a cold turkey sandwich on the way to your second job. Thankfulness is what…