by Barbara Lishko | May 18, 2026 | Faith, Faith-filled Pondering, Latest and greatest, Thoughts on Marriage
We finally got away from the craziness to take a moment to refresh our minds in the mountains. For me, the mountains have always been a place that resets my being.The breeze through the pines sounds almost like rushing water. It soothes my soul. I sat in bed praying...
by Barbara Lishko | Apr 7, 2026 | Faith, Faith-filled Pondering, Featured, Latest and greatest
How many times have you followed directions on a navigation app and missed a turn? Many times, for me. The eye in the sky can’t always see what’s happening on the ground, nor predict the unpredictable nature of the human driver. So, when we get off track, it...
by Barbara Lishko | Mar 31, 2026 | Faith, Faith-filled Pondering, Featured, Latest and greatest, My Musings
My favorite way to pray is in the early morning when it is silent and dark. While my erratic sleep patterns also afford me quiet opportunities in the middle of the night, the first thing in the morning is vital. For me, the Hallow app has been a game-changer, offering...
by Barbara Lishko | Mar 15, 2026 | Faith-filled Pondering, Featured, Latest and greatest, My Musings
Our granddaughter asked for a spare notebook, so I checked the cupboard where I kept old school supplies from years ago. I found a vinyl spiral-bound notebook, flipped through it, removing pages I had written on, and gave it to her. I discovered, on those pages from...
by Barbara Lishko | Mar 3, 2026 | Featured, Latest and greatest, Suffering
None of us can avoid suffering or death. This complex body of ours can withstand extreme situations with nary a bruise, but sooner or later it is going to undergo suffering and eventually death—which is always looming in the future. Way to be a downer, Barb! Hang on,...
