Scribblings – Stone House Scribblings

When It’s Time To Change

August 2, 2018 Arla

Wouldn't it be handy if we could always choose exactly the right time for needed change. We want to be in control of when to make improvements: when there's enough money or when we have more time. And while we dally around, changes are commencing apace as usual with or without us. Excuses won't do.… Continue reading When It’s Time To Change

Family, Scribblings, Tablescapes

Saturday Evening Blues

January 10, 2014August 1, 2018 Arla

I found this as a draft. It belongs back there in July somewhere last summer. I'll post it here as a back flash. We are glad that it really was not quite this bad over all to be "empty nesters" for a few weeks. Just like that, it has hit again, a… Continue reading Saturday Evening Blues

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Selections From The Weekend

November 4, 2013August 1, 2018 Arla

"We must learn to look for miracles. We can't decide ahead of time how God will answer our prayers, lest we miss His unique way of doing it. Miracles are happening all the time...are we seeing them?" - a friend from church shared this during Sunday School" You must be willing to be expended emotionally… Continue reading Selections From The Weekend

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Monday

October 7, 2013August 1, 2018 Arla

Tribulation – Perseverance – Character – Hope (Romans 5:1-5) What really is tribulation? For me, it has been the conflict between church men.… Continue reading Monday

Marriage, Scribblings

Growing Up

September 5, 2013August 1, 2018 Arla

Someday I hope to be all grown up. To have no burning questions. To be able to move beyond indecision. To not worry. To know what is the right thing in every trouble. Someday. But now and then I gain another rung. Like this one: We have discovered that happiness in marriage is more… Continue reading Growing Up

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Ten Things To Know Today

August 23, 2013August 1, 2018 Arla

1. Jesus reigns. If this feels dubious to you; it is not His fault. Victory is found in clinging to Him moment by moment.2. Happiness is not just an event. It is relationship. Same with faith. Commitment, too. With our Creator.3. Eternity is now. How are you spending this minute? Answer this question with destiny… Continue reading Ten Things To Know Today

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Don’t Waste Your Life

July 26, 2013August 1, 2018 Arla

Elv and I had opportunity to be in Duluth yesterday, and we grabbed at a chance to see The Rose Garden in full bloom. Garden roses were everywhere in groupings of colors and kinds. There were mowed paths and water fountains and benches to sit and look or dream or visit as you wish. The… Continue reading Don’t Waste Your Life