Author Archives: Roslyn

I was asked to substitute yesterday for a class in an online Intermediate School. It was refreshing to interact with young people who were truly interested in the subject matter, and who expressed a sincere desire to learn and grow. As part of the class, we read a quote by Mark Twain: “It ain’t whatContinue reading “It Ain’t What You Don’t Know…”

Do you have children? Are you consistently calm as you deal with them? I am studying a fascinating book entitled “Parenting A House United”, and the brilliant author Nicholeen Peck suggests that for parents to be able to establish a “house united,” one of the first steps is to learn to be calm. She quotesContinue reading “Consistent Calmness”

I was out running errands when I saw a sign on the side of the road reading, “No legacy is so rich as honesty.” My dad left me that legacy. He was an honest man. He led the kind of life Paul suggested in 1 Timothy 2:2: “…lead a quiet and peaceable life in allContinue reading “Honestly?”

I read a message this morning from Bob Proctor where he shared a quote from Mary Morrissey:  “Don’t wait for something big to occur. Start where you are, with what you have, and that will always lead you into something greater.” I’ve realized that I often wait for something big. I wait for a biggerContinue reading “What Do You Have?”

The other day I was looking back through some unfinished blog posts, and came across the following. I must have written in about two years after my first husband drowned. It shocked me to read how ‘raw’ the feelings had been at that point, and it made me realize that often it’s hard to seeContinue reading “Healing Happens”

Tomorrow, July 4, the United States of America celebrates the signing of the Declaration of Independence.  The Declaration was drafted “to explain to foreign nations why the colonies had chosen to separate themselves from Great Britain. In the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson explained that a body of people have a right to change governmentsContinue reading “My Own Declaration of Independence”

Childhood. That word often brings up images of innocence, of carefree years, of discovery, joy, and wonder. Adults often go to great lengths to help their young child feel safe, protected, and secure. When a child loses a parent and they are forced to face tragedy, in their eyes that security and protection can be shattered.Continue reading “Children and Grieving – Help Them Remain Children”

I don’t know why – no real reason, but tonight, I’m missing my Mom. I sat down at the piano just to relax and play through a few Primary songs, and the sheet music to a song my brother wrote for her was in with the music I picked up. As I read through theContinue reading “Missing Mom”

I walked past my plants this morning, and knew I’d waited much too long. They were drooping, and some of the leaves had started fading from their luscious green to a sickly yellow. I’d been thinking about them for days now. Each time I looked at them, I knew I needed to water them. ButContinue reading “Sometimes It Just Takes a Little…”

I was driving toward home after running errands this morning when a thought entered my mind. It was like a flash – just there for an instant, and a bright light filled my mind and my heart.  It left as quickly as it had come, but it left a sweetness in my heart, and I feltContinue reading “A Step Up”