Barb's Best

A gift They say, Chosen Just for you. Be thankful They say. But I don’t like it! It’s the wrong size And the material i...

This is a book review I shared with my church family at Faith Reformed PCA, Erie PA.  I thought some of my blog followers might also be int...

I struggled against the fierce storm,    battling strong winds       which blew me off course.                            The heat of pa...

So, I finished my half marathon.  13.1 miles completed in 3:11:24, well within my goal time of 3:30.  As I was running my route around...

When I first started training for the Adirondack Half Marathon, I found an App that seemed to suit my ability and my schedule.  I downloaded...

So much of the training for my upcoming race happened on weeknights after work.  Because I'm a slow runner, some of those longer traini...

Anyone who knows me knows I'm not a natural athlete.  As I mentioned before, my running is more like a lumbering plod. I'm more endo...

Last year at about this time I traveled to the Adirondacks to watch my friend Anna run her first marathon, the Adirondack Marathon Dista...

This is a book review I shared with my church family at Faith Reformed PCA, Erie PA.  I thought some of my blog followers might also be int...

My heart leapt up when I beheld the rainbow in the sky, the sign of the promise. But I jumped into an empty swimming pool. Now I await for m...

Many seeds were sown,      watered,           germinated, Grew in to beautiful plants and bushes and flowers,      fertilized,         ...

If midnight is the Witching Hour, 3:00 AM is the Lonely Hour. I'm wakened by echoes Bouncing off the cavernous walls Of my empty hea...

We were introduced in January, 2008 under extreme circumstances .  My previous vehicle, a Ford Taurus had been totaled.   I had to find a...

Late at night, Or very early morning Nascent thoughts Evoke Longing. Yet will I trust Him.

My heart is torn to pieces. My desire ripped from me; My  desire, not Yours. If this were a medical procedure There'd be anesthesia...

I was made   with ears that hear     and eyes that see, But he does not speak to me. He hides himself from my sight. I was given a mou...

Heartache  Hundreds of puzzle pieces You’ve given me. I received each one with joy! I pieced them together Waiting excitedly, exp...

Heartache. Death of romance. Like King David, at the death of his baby    I wash my face, take a meal       wanting to move forward,   ...

In my many efforts to develop a consistent Bible reading habit I’ve read Psalm 1 countless times, along with Genesis 1 and Matthew ...

This was originally posted back in August 2010.  I'm reposting because I need to be reminded of what it says. I hope you all enjoy it. ...