Author Archives: Ava
Ordinary People
When He speaks His words are loud and clear in my heart, my thoughts, my spirit, as I hear what He is saying! “It’s not about waiting – it’s about the preparation.” Those words came to me as I made … Continue reading
A Different Kind of Dirt
In reading Draw the Circle, Mark Batterson in his unmistakable way, captures and holds my attention with the reading for Day 12. “Sow the Seed – If you have faith as small as a mustard seed….” (Matthew 17:20). How believably … Continue reading
April Grace
It’s not a girls name, but it could be, and I’m sure there are a few out there! It’s simple really. I wrote this in the month of April and its about thoughts I encountered about a framed print I … Continue reading
Rainy Days and Birds
Some of the best rainy days I’ve experiencd have been sitting down at the Gulf, watching the dark rain clouds roll in across the expanse of sky, swallowing up the blue and turning everything a darker shade of grey, watching … Continue reading
Getting Rid of an Interloper
Well, Happy Birthday to me from all those attending me at the E.R! (1/2023) Due to circumstances beyond my control, this obnoxious little thing called a gall bladder decided to totally disrupt my day! Unexpected and definitely not invited! What … Continue reading
Why?
Ever catch a word nudging its way into your every day, kinda doing my thing. minding my business way? It all started with a simple three letter word. At a business meeting I was attending, I had been in the … Continue reading
Straight Rows!
Back on Easter week, I felt the umption to pray about the intentionality of Jesus’ steps as He walked to the cross – with me, and you on His mind. His steps purposeful for my redemption, trading His life for … Continue reading
Last one from the fish ..
Dory Wisdom Insight #3 “Life is full of surprises, so hang in there!” I told my husband and daughters I have this thing about older men! Hahaha – Surrrr-Prise!! You should have seen their faces!! I hastily explained I was … Continue reading
More from the fish…
Wisdom Insight from Dory #2! “Don’t follow the herd! Be cautious, but don’t be afraid to explore.” As the shifting tide came in, I caught myself standing on the edge of the Virtual River not wanting to jump in with … Continue reading
Insights from Dory – yes the fish!
Insight #1 -“Never underestimate the value of a good education.” I confess I am always reading something, which fuels my drive of ‘learning at least one new thing every day.’ At the beginning of the Covid shut down, I decided … Continue reading
