These verses have meant a lot to me. What beautiful things the Lord tells us through his Word. I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels. For as the earth bringeth forth her bud, and as the garden causeth the things that are sown in it to spring forth; so the Lord God will cause righteousness and praise to spring forth before all the nations. Isaiah 61:10-11 I…

Things seemed to be going fairly well this morning when something that looked and sounded like a BAD MOOD reared its ugly head. It all started when I was walking along carrying my newly finished Memory Recitation Box. My son and I collided and my neat little index box with all the dividers and their memory work papers went flying all over the floor. I said to my son, “Just go do your schoolwork.” My tone of voice told him all he needed to know. He’d better clear out fast! Everyone looked a little stunned. I even heard one of the boys wondering what was wrong with mommy. What is…

The Weaver My life is but a weaving Between my Lord and me. I cannot choose the colors; He worketh steadily.   Oftentimes he weaveth sorrow, And I in foolish pride Forget he sees the upper, And I the underside.   Not ‘til the loom is silent And the shuttles cease to fly, Shall God unroll the canvas And explain the reason why.   The dark threads are as needful In the Weaver’s skillful hand, As the threads of gold and silver In the pattern He has planned.   He knows, He loves, He cares, nothing this truth can dim. He gives his very best to those who leave the…