The Storyteller | Mary Vee

I chose "depth" for this year because I want to be more than superficial in everything I do.  So if I am cleaning, I'd like to try harder than to just swipe the dust in view. Maybe pick up objects and clean under them, too. If I'm reading God's Word I want to dig deeper into the meaning of the passage I read. If I'm working on my writing craft, I want to give each minute a quality that amazes even me. If I meet someone for the first time, I want to show them a sincere interest. With all of this in mind, I'm also thinking about the myriad of news and events happening in our world.  How can I become deeper involved? How can I not stir up anger, but stir action in others? How can I lend a hand? How can I help make others aware? My daughter told me about a news event that recently happened in Beijing. There are coal factories that produce heat used in business and homes. There is a fog that has settled over the city. Without wind, t...

I hope you're enjoying the party that is STILL HAPPENING HERE!! SCROLL DOWN to the post below to join in the fun. PRIZES. TELL OTHERS!! EVERYONE IS INVITED!! It's still January, have you remembered to write 2017 instead of 2016? I usually don't until February rolls around. Still-- There is something thrilling about welcoming in a new year. I can hear Marilla Cuthbert telling young Anne Shirley, "Oh stuff and nonsense. Tomorrow is always fresh with no mistakes in it." Good advice that fits a new year, eh? 2017  is  a New Year with no mistakes. So what will we do with this year? Think about something really fun that you would like to do this year. Make it at least somewhat doable. Now, write that idea down and tuck the piece of paper someplace safe. At the end of the year we'll pull that piece of paper out and hopefully be surprised that yes, fun things can happen in a year along with the trials. Let's get started with this new 2017: O...

I chose  the word fruitful because although I am doing tasks, I seem to be finding the longest way to get a job done. I'm like the kid on the playground who has to stop by each apparatus on my way home. I make a list every morning of what I hope to accomplish then set out working on the jobs. Sometimes I start this one and switch to that. The best part of the evening is seeing everything crossed off the list.  Great ideas pop in my head, I make plans and at the end of the day, only a few have happen. I want to be fruitful in my service for God.  I really don't want to waste a single day that God has blessed me with. Neither do I want to do a less  than  my stellar best for each task. The Bible says our time is like a breath. That means I need to produce fruitful  service for   Him. Am I off to a perfect start? Nope. Is God helping me? Yep . Here are some ways I hope to be working on this year's one-word Fruitful in being a good...

There is something thrilling about welcoming in a new year. I can hear Marilla Cuthbert telling young Anne Shirley, "Oh stuff and nonsense. Tomorrow is always fresh with no mistakes in it." Good advice that fits a new year, eh? 2016 is a New Year with no mistakes. Are you ready? It's this Friday!! I love celebrating a new year cresting the midnight hour. Thursday night I'll drink lots of coffee and stay up with the family to celebrate. Some years we read a book as a family to stay awake, a couple of years, my son has set up an elaborate firework display.  So exciting! One-Word Two years ago, I introduced the concept of choosing a one-word to my readers here on Let's Talk.  The directions:  c hoose one word to be your theme for the year. Post the word in a prominent place. Use this word as your goal word for the year.  For example: If I choose the word "trust"  *I might see my goal as learning to trust others  *or I might see my g...

Last week we discussed choosing one words for this year. Last year I chose: I think God gave me many opportunities to practice. Opportunities I'm thankful for. For any of you who put your word in the comment section last week or in the weeks to come, I will send you a copy of the One-Word certificate below with your name and word for you to print out as long as you include your email address.  Here is my one word for 2015: I chose  the word driven because I've been feeling rather lazy lately. It's cold. Great ideas pop in my head, I make plans and at the end of the day, only a few have happen. I want to be driven to serve God.  Okay, time for some God shine driven. I really don't want to waste a single day that God has blessed me with or a single task. The Bible says our time is like a breath. That means I need to do better with each day serving  Him the best I can. Am I off to a perfect start? Nope. Is God helping me? Yep . Here are some ...

Photo Courtesy This week our church is wrapping up our AWANA program for the year. I have served as the Sparks Director (grades K-2) for about eight years.  I must admit, in the wintertime, when the sun goes down at 4:30pm I have to drag myself out of my snuggly warm house to get in my car, drive the thirty miles on icy roads, and duke it out with the bitter wind to walk from my car to the church building--can you hear me grousing? As I step in the door and look about, everything changes  as the dance of little feet and music of young voices begins. Photo Courtesy I blink away the snowflakes, blow my runny nose, and see the children hopping, squealing, tagging, chatting, and giggling in the foyer. A few run up to me…."Miss Mary…" and the first story of many for the night is told. The little ones flitter about as I hang up my coat and fish out my ID badge from the bucket. Once a boy or girl has shared their important news...