Category Archives: Religion

SING TO THE LORD

Posted on April 30, 2017 by atimetoshare.me

I spent weeks at my grandparents’ farm in the summer and am reminded of the crackling sound of the radio whining out some of those ancient spiritual songs of woe. I guess you could call them the blues of the country. Grandma … Continue reading →

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A CHILL IN THE AIR

Posted on December 12, 2016 by atimetoshare.me

Winter has officially arrived in my neck of the woods with the snow filled skies opening on our “new” old house.  I love the frosty, fluffy, white stuff as long as I don’t have to go anywhere.  The fresh blanket … Continue reading →

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THE END!

Posted on November 9, 2016 by atimetoshare.me

OK it wasn’t the best movie ever, but the title was catchy.  The funniest part about “The End,” was when Burt Reynolds tried to make a deal with God – promising to give Him a certain percentage of his income … Continue reading →

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NOTE TO YOUNG AND OLD

Posted on September 21, 2016 by atimetoshare.me

 PROVERBS 2:29  “The glory of young men is their strength,     but the splendor of old men is their gray hair.” I’ve talked about how important it is for kids to know they have value.  The same is true for us old … Continue reading →

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THANK YOU, LORD

Posted on August 25, 2016 by atimetoshare.me

ORIGINALLY POSTED ON ATIMETOSHARE.ME 8/24/14 Thank you, Lord, for giving me breath and life and for your gift of the Holy Spirit which has been working within me since my baptism. Each day you provide all that I need for … Continue reading →

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A TIME FOR EVERYTHING

Posted on August 3, 2016 by atimetoshare.me

God’s timing is certainly not the same as ours.  Our every day is pigeon holed into to-do lists, work, appointments, vacation time, workouts, meals and other activities.   We  like things to be organized and well planned – but we often forget that … Continue reading →

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TROUBLE!

Posted on July 6, 2016 by atimetoshare.me

Originally posted on atimetoshare.me 7/06/14 Some folks think that becoming a Christian means gaining complete freedom from all our troubles. Not true! In fact, God never promised any of us a rose garden. Well, He gave us a perfect garden, … Continue reading →

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GOOD SHEPHERD

Posted on April 18, 2016 by atimetoshare.me

Yesterday we celebrated Good Shepherd Sunday in our church.  The image of Jesus as the shepherd of a wayward flock has always been of great comfort to me.  We used the 23rd Psalm as the focus of both of our mothers’ … Continue reading →

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ROD & REPROOF

Posted on April 16, 2016 by atimetoshare.me

Dr. Benjamin Spock, was one a best selling author of the 1960s with his book on childrearing.  His ideas were mind blowing to most older parents.  He suggested letting a child cry a while before picking them up and holding them.  He advocated permissiveness over hard discipline such … Continue reading →

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ANSWERED PRAYERS

Posted on April 8, 2016 by atimetoshare.me

Sometimes it seems like God isn’t listening, even when our prayers are constant.  There are days when you don’t know what to pray for, because the world is in such a mess and it doesn’t seem that there’s any hope … Continue reading →

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A BOTTLE FULL OF TEARS

Posted on April 7, 2016 by atimetoshare.me

A while back, I was trying to convince my granddaughter to put her crabby thoughts into a crabby box and forget about them.  She laughed at the image and it got her smiling again for the moment. Wouldn’t it be nice if … Continue reading →

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OUR TIME OF GRACE

Posted on April 6, 2016 by atimetoshare.me

When we take our first breath, we begin a time of grace. For nine months we’ve been safely tucked in our mom’s womb, protected by her body and sheltered from the ugliness of the world. When we emerge from the boundaries of … Continue reading →

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ANGER AND RAGE AND HATE, OH MY!

Posted on March 23, 2016 by atimetoshare.me

He tells it like it is and even though he’s not the average politician, he’s followed by those who have held their anger with the government within.  They yearn for new leadership without the ties to an overly corrupt body of administrators.  … Continue reading →

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BARABBAS

Posted on March 15, 2016 by atimetoshare.me

It was another time, another place, but much like our world today.  Rome had invaded Judaea and Jerusalem had become nearly unrecognizable.  Some of the change was good.  There were new roads, grand buildings, protection from a mighty army.  Being the … Continue reading →

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GOD WITH US!

Posted on February 26, 2016 by atimetoshare.me

My mind overflowed with memories.  There was day when I was first approached by the Angel of the Lord.  “The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall … Continue reading →

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MEMORIES

Posted on February 22, 2016 by atimetoshare.me

Memories can surface when we least expect them. There are times we tuck them away knowing they have value, but you aren’t quite sure what it is until you need it the most.  My thoughts were swimming with thoughts of my boy. … Continue reading →

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PREPARE THE WAY . . .

Posted on February 19, 2016 by atimetoshare.me

My relative, Elizabeth had a child shortly before my Son was born.  It was quite astounding since she was way beyond child bearing years.  However, this was all part of God’s amazing plan for the world.  When her son, John … Continue reading →

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SUNRISE – SUNSET

Posted on February 17, 2016 by atimetoshare.me

The little boy I watched grow from a tiny, helpless infant was now a strong , young man with confidence in His step, determination on His face and love in His heart.  It was difficult to understand how such an ordinary child … Continue reading →

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RANDOM THOUGHT – BIRTH

Posted on February 16, 2016 by atimetoshare.me

Original art by Paul T. Boecher©”Ospreys” The circle of life is a process of waiting patiently, learning, growing and learning some more and finally death.  When new life occurs in the animal kingdom it can be simply the propagation of … Continue reading →

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AND SO IT BEGINS …

Posted on February 15, 2016 by atimetoshare.me

40 days without nourishment – living in a vast emptiness – alone, weary, hungry, weak, easy prey for the adversary.  Jesus was about to begin His ministry as the Holy Spirit led Him into the wilderness to be tempted by the … Continue reading →

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