Tilling Words Blog

Extra Layer of Protection

I’m always experimenting with ways to naturally reduce the weeds that want to take over my flower beds. My latest method has me carrying unbleached coffee filters and used coffee grounds out to the...

Part Of The Journey

When someone we love is walking through a medical crisis, every update feels urgent. After our pastor’s surgery, many of us found ourselves checking social media again and again, waiting for the next word...

Is Your Survival Kit Ready?

In the world we live in, it’s easy to become fearful about catastrophic events. News reports remind us of power grids that could fail, food supplies that might be disrupted, or medical care that...

This Little Light Of Mine

One of my favorite times to practice with my bow is early in the morning when I’m fresh. I especially enjoy those crisp fall days when the air is cool, and a slow shower...

But God!

I recently watched a newscast about a jet that overshot the runway. The aircraft was going far too fast to stop in time, and just beyond the runway was a busy highway. Disaster seemed...

Some Storms Never Come

Recently, I was on a girl’s trip to the beach. From the balcony of our condo, I looked out over the ocean and saw a thunderstorm raging in the distance. Lightning flashed again and...

Going To The Chapel

When my mother was in the final stages of kidney failure, we spent a lot of time in hospitals. In those long days, I often slipped away to the hospital chapel. At first, I...

Vacation Mindset

This is a gentleman I met in Jerusalem. He blessed me by slowing me down enough to feel the presence of the Lord all around me. I am forever grateful… When my family goes...

No Better Security Than God!

Not a day goes by that my phone or computer isn’t pinging with some sort of scam. Emails that say, “update your payment information” or “click here to claim your prize”. Text messages warning...

Dissonance

“Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.” — Psalm 30:5 I sing in both my church choir and the Community Choir. Woody Wade, who has faithfully directed for fifty...