by Doris Swift | Apr 15, 2015 | emotions, encouragement, reactions
Feeling frustrated lately? I can relate. Heading out to meet a friend for lunch, I get into the car, turn the key, and nothing. Not even a click. While contemplating my next move, a cranking noise from the CD player about startled my hair gray. Why is it my CD player...
by Doris Swift | Apr 2, 2015 | christian living, humility, vanity
Have you ever glanced up at the next-oil-change-date sticker and gasped? I have. I’m the worst when it comes to remembering to get my oil changed. Don’t judge. This morning, after gasping at the sticker date, I resolved to visit the local lube...
by Doris Swift | Mar 26, 2015 | christian living, encourage, life, pattern
Do you sew? I would love to say that I do, but truth be told, I’ve only made one outfit . Ever. My first experience with patterns and fabric was in a 4-H sewing club. We called ourselves The Darkroom Darners. Interesting name, isn’t it? I don’t...
by Doris Swift | Mar 21, 2015 | christian living, circumstances, devotional, encouragement, seasons
Does this look like spring to you? Emerald leaves swishing to and fro, dancing on soft breezes against a clear blue backdrop. Buzzing bees on bright yellow blooms, soaking in sunlit warmth. Wait a minute, the caption doesn’t exactly fit, does it? Try this one:...
by Doris Swift | Feb 21, 2015 | anxiety, encourage, encouragement, Prayer, worry
“I don’t care anymore, do what you want. I’m done worrying about it. I’m done.” She clicked the disconnect button on the cell, missing those old phones you could slam down hard on the cradle. Somehow a finger tap wasn’t enough. Raw...
