Stuff We Talk About

Although my mother went home to be with the Lord, she told me something years ago that I will never forget. I want to pass on the same...

By Vernalee Well today is April 1, April Fool's Day . It's that day beloved by jokesters. Today is the day where practical jokes and hoaxes are floating though the air like wild fire. The day is set aside for playing harmless pranks upon people in general. If you get caught off guard, the prankster will say, "April Fool." So be on guard today because the jokes will roll in … one after another! April Fool! The jokes on you! Gotcha!

By Vernalee It is amazing how a simple pronoun tells what is going on in a relationship! Listen up! Which pronoun will it be – I, us, we, or me ? Perhaps, the better question is what pronoun does your mate use? Which pronoun describes your and his interactions? Does he say we , but his actions are more synonymous to me ? Do you consider him in all of your actions while he considers only himself ? Alright, let’s get a little technical. The only printed difference b

We see orange barrels everyday on the roads and highways. They provide navigation signals, alerts, and directions. They may also signify a host of traffic related nuances. For sure, we steer around them. Mostly, we slow down. Maybe, it’s danger ahead - construction work, pavement disasters, or something concerning. The orange barrels warn us beforehand. Their bright orange and white colors are visibly noticeable. We cannot miss them! Changing the course, what about t

By Vernalee No matter what we go through, the consolation is that we have The Lord. As the lyrics of this song say - “ Through it all I've learned to trust in Jesus I've learned to trust in God.” We can sometimes make our life harder, because we try to figure things out on our own. Proverbs 3:5-6 tell us - “ 5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; 6 in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” God is the key a

By Vernalee Somewhere in time, I am sure that you have heard or recited the Serenity Prayer. "God, grant me the serenity to accept the things that I cannot change; Courage to change the things that I can and Wisdom to know the difference." The Serenity Prayer continues: “Living one day at a time; enjoying one moment at a time; accepting hardships as the pathway to peace; taking, as He did, this sinful world as it is, not as I would have it; trusting that He will make all th

By Vernalee Hope and Fear - are two extremes. Like most things, we have choices. I choose hope. Hope gives you inspiration, motivation, and the desire to go on.Hope positively influences your view of the world. I see the glass half full. I pray for the best. It’s too conflicting to be guided by them both. I as I'm sure you do …invite hope to stay! It's the better choice. Besides, who wants to live in fear?

By Vernalee The word TEAM doesn’t have the letter “I.” WIN has the letter “I.” We often needs a team to win. It is not an individual effort. This statement “emphasizes the importance of teamwork and collaboration over individual achievements . It highlights that success is often achieved through collective efforts rather than individual brilliance. The phrase plays on the fact that the word "team" doesn't contain the letter "i," which represents the first-person pronoun "I".

By Vernalee I’m often reminded of “the classic opening to the famous Girl Scouts' campfire round! It’s a simple but beautiful reminder that while new connections (silver) bring fresh energy and excitement, long-standing friends (gold) offer a depth of history that can’t be replaced.” New connections and old ones - we need them both! They both bring special meaning in our lives. I’m thankful for both my silver and gold friends…What would I do without them? Their love, guida