March 2019 – Heidi Viars

Pruning Jam

March 29, 2019 13 Comments

I love gooseberry jam. I hate gooseberry bushes. The shrubs have vicious thorns and at this time of year need pruning. Even with heavy gloves, the thick thorns poke through… Read more Pruning Jam →

Anticipation and Surprise

March 22, 2019 15 Comments

For my birthday my husband and sister gave me a most memorable gift, a visit to Germany to see my family – all by myself. I can’t recall a time… Read more Anticipation and Surprise →

While finishing my quiet time, I asked (no, begged) the Lord to let me know His presence. I was like a little girl in the store asking her daddy to please let her pick up a piece of candy on the way out. I longed for an assurance of His nearness with every fiber of my being. Some time later, while I was taking a shower, I was still praying for it. Then God answered in a way I had not expected. While the water was pouring over my head,… Read more Showers of Guilt →