Yesterday morning, I enjoyed sitting at my kitchen table, sipping my first cup of French Roast, and watching the interaction of the birds in my patio. I have a special fondness for the Eastern bluebirds, a couple who've taken up residence in my birdhouse and now have 3 eggs in the nest. The daddy is … Continue reading Answers to Prayer: The Synchronicity of Simple Things
Month: April 2026
Time to Travel: Changing Priorities
It's that time of year when folks are nailing down plans for the summer. My daughter-in-law, Emily is scheduling summer camps and family vacation--often what the mother does; I remember that phase. I signed up for a few days of "Grammy camp" to fill in my grandsons' vacancies. Meanwhile, people have started asking me if … Continue reading Time to Travel: Changing Priorities
Remembering Betty: A Life of Love and Legacy
Last Sunday evening, I lost a person who's been very important in my life, Betty. She was my Rosser cousin who was sixteen years older than me and from my earliest memories she's always been there. She had a brief illness and then died with her family surrounding her. While she was 86 years old, … Continue reading Remembering Betty: A Life of Love and Legacy
A Good Friday Reflection: Growth Within a Chrysalis
On this Good Friday, I join Christians around the world in remembering Christ's journey to the cross. In the time leading up to the crucifixion, we read in Matthew 26:39 that Jesus says, "My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me." That request is made from Jesus's humanity and is something … Continue reading A Good Friday Reflection: Growth Within a Chrysalis
Connie Rosser Riddle 