Harvest Lane Cottage

Between having non-stop company since May 7th, and a bit of writer's block, I've not written much lately. When I sat down at the computer a few minutes ago, I had a totally random idea. Randomness isn't anything unusual for my pinball brain. ~smile~  So, at least once a week, for the next several weeks, I'm going to use a random number generator to give me a year from 1969 (when I have my first few memories) to 2024. I'll share at least one memory from that year and then add in any randomness that comes to mind. Hopefully, this will help me to get past my writer's block  and also give you something to spark a memory, or at least something interesting or silly or brilliant to read. Well, maybe not brilliant... we'll see what the years bring!  Random Year:  1973 It's a little backward, but my very first thought was of December 31, 1973. One of my favorite game shows was Match Game 73. Each year, on the last day of the year, the giant year number was remove...

 “ Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.”  Philippians 4:8 Philippians 4 is a treasure trove of verses that I have clung to during difficult times. I really needed this reminder to go back and read and think about these verses again. I heard  Thelma Wells  speak about verse 6 several years ago. She used the version that says "Be anxious for nothing...", only she very adamantly and enthusiastically pronounced it... "Be anxious for NO THING..." Good point, eh? The part of the chapter that really stands out to me states in NIV, "4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Gee, how would my life change if I really rejoiced ALWA...

  JESUS: a Deaf Missions film Share with your deaf friends! God’s story is unstoppable when it is in the heart language of a people group. JESUS: a Deaf Missions film , uses Deaf actors to bring the story to bring the story of Jesus to life from a Deaf perspective for a Deaf audience. Release Date: 6/20 #JESUSaDeafMissionsFilmMIN WATCH THE TRAILER

  From the McCarter Elementary School website It looks similar to how it did in the 1970's. As a child, I remember the long, sweltering, never-ending days of May—back before elementary schools were air conditioned. It felt like we'd never make it to Memorial Day—then, suddenly... SUMMER VACATION! It's the most blissful time of childhood. Who cares if it's hot? There's always a hose or a sprinkler or a kiddy pool or a trip to the town pool to cool off. The days just idle away when you're young and don't have many responsibilities. Oh yes, I had chores that I was responsible for— especially after my parents divorced, and my mom went to work. But still, it was wonderful.  Here are some of the things that I remember from my childhood summers: Trips to visit Grandma Mamie and Grandpa Frank Rides in Grandpa's airplane New games, sandles, and short sets from Grandma Mamie Leaning over the edge of an old car as Grandpa Frank worked on it Going with Grandma to se...

From Thomas Nelson Publisher:   The Encountering God Study Bible is the crowning work of the Blackabys. Featuring their trusted approach to Bible study, this Study Bible includes: • Notes highlighting how God might choose to encounter you in His Word • Notes explaining ideas, events, people and places in the text • Word studies, character studies, and biographical sketches of figures from church history  • Notes to help you navigate current cultural issues MY THOUGHTS: I've always found it a bit daunting to review a  Bible .   I agreed to review  The Encountering God Study Bible  for two reasons. First, I prefer the New King James Version, and I've pretty well worn out my current Bible. Second, it's a study Bible. Before I ordered it, I did some checking on the Blackabys' ministry, and they are respected Bible scholars. I received the blue Leathersoft Bible. It's a softcover that is intended to be like leather.  It's also available in leather and...