Rambling Friday: It's Too Hot? No! It's Too Cold!

I don't like the weather too cold (or maybe I should say, not very cold at all). But then when the temp heads toward the eighties, nineties, or higher, then I'm not crazy about that either. Especially if you live, as I do, where the humidity likes to climb high! 

I normally try hard to not complain. I'm so thankful and grateful for so many things in life, and another day to live is one of them. 

I find the words in 1 Timothy 6:6-12 to be an admonition and encouragement: 

But godliness with contentment is great gain. 

For we brought nothing into the world, 

and we can take nothing out of it. 

But if we have food and clothing, 

we will be content with that.

What do I learn from this scripture?

• If I'm godly and contented I will have gained a LOT!
• I brought nothing into this world, and I'll take nothing out of it!
• I should be content with such as I have, whether small or great!

For actually, I do have a lot:  God, family, and friends. A career I love, memories and adventures
with my family through the years, almost anything one could desire...

Why should I complain? 

Sunday Morning Peace: Winter

Cold

Snow

Frozen

Peace

Berries

Sunshine

Winter.

Stay warm!

Sunday Sunshine: The Beauty of Winter

Beauty can be found in the worse, coldest, 

and oddest places...

Awesome Pine Branches Covered with Ice

A man and his dog

Striking aurora borealis

A warm light in the midst of the cold...

Sunshine on a distant hill after the storm

An historical, and simple wintry moment in time.

May you stay warm and at peace

even when it's cold outside!

Rambling Friday: Snowy Days and Cold, cold Nights

I went to bed last night with the sound of rain pelting the roof. This morning I woke to a white world: snow! And cold!

I love the snow; 

I've always thought it beautiful. 

Ice skating, 

snowball fights, 

sled riding. 

Crisp air. 

Ruby cheeks. 

Boots and sweaters.

Colorful mittens and fur-lined gloves.

Warm colorful hats. 

Snuggly blankets.

Cocoa and chocolate.

Fresh baked cookies

Mouth-watering soups.

Monstrous sandwiches.

Winter, beautiful, but cold. 

Winter, fun but dangerous driving.

Winter, a God-given season.

Happy winter, my friends!

Sunday Morning Peace: Privileges

Even in the dead of winter,

in the middle of some of the coldest weather

we've had in years--

our hearts can rejoice at the privileges that are ours.

The privilege of freedom, to love the man in my life, to encourage others worse off, to read the Bible or whatever else I wish, to choose to do what I want, to reflect on the good life I have.

Privileges.

Blessings.

Happy winter days to you.