Have you ever faced a mountain that seemed impossible to climb? Have you tried to ‘move’ those mountains or taken your own approach to the problem? More often than I care to admit, I certainly have. However, we have a God who is willing and ready to intervene on our behalf. Today was a special outing for “granddaughters” and “Nana,” and we had a wonderful day. We started at Yogurt Mountain and then went to the park, where the girls eagerly chased ducks until they flew far, far, far, far, far away. Then, of course, it was time for pictures. At the park, Chloe noticed a misplaced yellow parking curb. She exerted herself to move it, but it did not budge, yet she persisted with all her might. Henslee then attempted to help, but she faced the same challenge. The curb was too heavy for the girls to shift. Watching…

The sidebars of life are calling our names at every turn. They do not require a lot of effort and often promote camouflaged victories that are easily obtained. What exactly are the sidebars of life? They are basically moments where “hard” is traded for “easy” and comfort for discomfort. It is a period where the “roads less taken” remain the “roads less taken.”

There she was–my beautiful granddaughter Hensley. “Nana, I want to go to the playground,” she stated. “Okay,” I replied. On this particular day, I was staying at a cabin surrounded by a beautiful lake. Frequently visited by family, the area afforded breathtaking scenery. Close to my cabin was the perfect place for kids to play. So, there we were–Nana and granddaughter.

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