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 Yes, it is true that when we love someone, we warn them. We don't want them to walk into danger. The answer lies not in our warning them, the answer lies in - if they will listen and take heed to our advice. "Of course love does not deliberately do or say things to hurt people. But the truth is that love cares enough to tell people the truth that will save them. And we know that some of the truths that we need to hear are poignant and piercing. Love warns. When

By Vernalee The greatest love of all comes from God. God loved the world so much that he gave his only begotten son to save mankind. We indiscriminately use the word – Love- but is our use and accompanying actions reflective of God’s meaning? Let’s take a look. LOVE – is a four letter word with a meaning that is higher than high; deeper than deep. The definition of love is provided in I Corinthian 13: 4-8. 4 “Love is patient, love is kind and is not jealous; love does not bra

By Vernalee Family! Remember them? Related through blood line, they are the people that we feel close to, grew up with, talk to, share time with as we show love - most of the time. They can also be the people that we engage in verbal warfare with, get upset with, refuse to talk to out of anger. You know the list as I do. We can for sure hold on too long to things that we should let go. The interesting thing is that there are times that we can't live with them and times th

We all love to be loved! Don‘t we? It’s a warm/lovely feeling and emotion that is comforting, soothing, and gratifying. Never underestimate the power of love. It can make you do and say things that you never imagined. Can I get a witness? Recently, I heard a pastor say that “the riches in life are not found in money or possessions, but in relationships!” Perhaps to those who idolize their bank accounts, real estate holdings, and stocks/bonds, a statement of this magnitude w

By Vernalee Yes, technology via my cell phone and other gadgets has eliminated facets of my memory. I confess! I came to the realization of this very fact last week. My late Mother in her 90’s could rattle off dates, addresses, and phone numbers from her memory. I cannot any more. Holy cow! How did that happen? Let's see! Without question, my Mother was wise and brilliant! DING! DING! Added to that fact and equally as important, Mother relied on her mind to provide the answer

By Vernalee It’s time! We should open our hearts. Showing love and compassion is the first step. With an opened heart, we take our burdens to the Lord. The old folks in Mississippi would say, “Turn it over to God and leave it there. He will fix it!” We can find comfort in his Word; in his guidance. In the Book of Philippians 4: 6-7, we read: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to Go

By Vernalee This expression, "I can't put my finger on it" - means to not be able to say/distinguish exactly what is wrong or different about a particular situation. Perhaps like you, I have found myself using that phrase, more often than not. I may see or hear something that doesn't look or feel right, but at that point in time, I may not have a clue to what it is. Like most things in life, time always tell. The cream always rises to the top. That instinctive feeling whi

By Vernalee A moment on the lips, a lifetime on the hips is a saying that means "a small pleasurable indulgence (like a tasty but high calorie food) will have lasting consequences, usually referring to weight gain from overeating. Let's break this phrase down even further. A moment on the lips - This part signifies the brief enjoyment of something delicious, as it only takes a moment to taste food on your lips. A lifetime on the hips - This part indicates the long-term effect