Precious Treasures
by As I held it carefully in my hand, the heart-shaped, lavender soap was extremely special to me. It brought back many wonderful memories of years …
Author: Kimberly Howell
I was born in 1967 and I have been living in sunny Whakatane, New Zealand since Christmas 2010. My husband pastors a church and it has been a delight living in New Zealand. We both are originally from Maryland, USA. I have been amazed at the beautiful landscapes and stunning wildlife, especially the birds in New Zealand. Many of the native birds visit our modest yard on a daily basis. I was blessed at one time to have several aviaries with finches. In 2021, I had surgery to remove my appendix which was filled with cancer and then breast cancer surgery and radiation. It was an interesting year. Prior to my surgeries, my husband had two back surgeries. I'm glad God knows best even if I do not understand all he is doing. In 2022, for 6 months, I traveled to the US to put my youngest daughter into college in Arizona. People I met, during this trip, spiritually lifted me up in ways they will never understand. I'm glad God is in control of everything. Resting, gardening, and reading my Bible are cherished pastimes. It gets my mind off everything. We all need those places we can go and get our minds off everything. A place that is encouraging and comforting and at the same time give a little pricking of the heart to keep us trying our best to serve the Lord. I hope this Blog will be such a place for you. A place to find encouragement and comfort along with a few smiles.
Eyes on the Lord
Driving down the road is easy if our eyes are fixed on the road; but look to the left or look to the right and …
Low Carb Banana/Chocolate Chip Muffins (or Blueberry Muffins)
I have adapted this lovely recipe to be lower carbs and taste delicious. This would not suffice for a Keto diet; but for someone on …
Thy Hand is There
Eyes opening, now getting up, breathing in air; Back achy, tight muscles stretched out with a flare. Slow moving, here there, away goes the cook-ware; …
When God Throws Wrenches
Ever have plans laid out perfectly and then something happens and God throws a monkey wrench into things? No matter what happens, the carefully planned …
Smile
A smile can always improve someone’s day. Find someone today and just smile. You might be amazed that they will smile back. This is a …
The Ultimate Sacrifice
A pure river shimmering like a crystal, streets of glistening gold, and a brilliant light so magnificent it warms the soul. The freshest, purest air …
What Hill?
Somewhere in life, I went over an imaginary hill that I did not know existed, but it does. In the past year, I have written …