Author Archives: rolandsmommy59

Thank you, readers.  I really am astounded that my writing has resonated with anyone, never mind people of such different backgrounds. I am sorry to say that I may not be posting for a while.  My mental condition is “cycling” and this is something new to me.  I’m going for the ride and hopefully willContinue reading “Hasta Luego, Not Goodbye”

They grope in the dark without light, and he maketh them to stagger like [a] drunken [man]. Job 12:25 Throughout this blog, I have noticed that I try to be upbeat even in the worst of circumstances.   I’m not being ingenuous and I really feel that attitude of heart and mind helps us to achieveContinue reading “A Dark Path”

3/14/22 The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands.       Psalms 19:1 Roland and I took a nice long walk in our favorite patch of woods. (It doesn’t quite look like the picture  yet!) It was the first time we’ve been able to walk out there in a whileContinue reading “A Beech With a Heart”

 “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”                                                                         Jeremiah 29:11 Bleh!  My mind is in turmoil! I discovered something today.  You must understand both the good and bad in your past to haveContinue reading “A Broken Key”

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.                                                                    Romans 8:28 I am not at ease with myself tonight.  Church was inspiring this morning; I went up for prayer.  My question is, as it has been for awhileContinue reading “Impatience”

Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand.                                                                              Proverbs 19:21 In one of my recent posts, I talked about finding purpose in my life.  It was a general idea; I didn’t go into depth about how I would like that purpose to playContinue reading “Where Do I Go From Here?”

So do not fear, for I am with you;    do not be dismayed, for I am your God.I will strengthen you and help you;    I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:40 365 Times in the Bible there are verses about fear. Usually, they remind us how God helps us to stand in those fears and endure orContinue reading “Fear Not”

Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the LORD’s purpose that prevails. Proverbs 19:21 One of the most frustrating and daunting tasks in anyone’s life is to find purpose in it.  When I was younger, purpose meant finding a meaningful job and making enough money to live well at it.  When I married,Continue reading “Finding Purpose”

My heart, O God, is steadfast; I will sing and make music.                                                                                 Psalm 57:7 There are those times…  Those experiences that engulf you, make you completely oblivious to everything around you.  I had one of these yesterday.  It was an experience of beauty and peace, that my heart hasn’t held in months. I startedContinue reading “Grace in Sound and Sight”

Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God, and saying, ‘Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests’.”                                                             Luke 2: 13-14 Christmas is almost here.  I have gone through the motions of buying and wrapping gifts, decorating my house, playing Christmas music,Continue reading “HARK, Harold the Angel Sings”