Welcome to Daily Encouragement!
Hi, I’m Charlene Notgrass. I was born a long time before you, way back in 1953. I loved homeschooling — once I learned how to make homeschooling who our family was instead of something I carried around like a big, heavy burden every day. From the lessons God has taught me, I offer you daily encouragement.
Memories That Last 1
Last Wednesday morning in our ladies Bible class, we read passages about being thankful. In between the readings, I asked each lady to share memories about things they were grateful for about 1) their mothers, 2) a teacher, and 3) a…
Peaceful Tghiavniknsg
Today’s post has been simmering on the back burner of my mind for a while. I hope I get it right and that it blesses you. That is my only intention. I long to be more like Jesus. He could say a few…
One Bright Morning
Brrrr! It was chilly in our neck of the woods Tuesday morning. I don’t know how cold it got, but I checked the temperature a little before 6:00 p.m. Monday afternoon and it was already down to 20. I love the cold…
Four Years, One Month, and Seven Days . . .
Over a year ago, I shared with you the story of Ray’s daddy’s service in World War II. How I would love to hear Wes tell his stories one more time! Yes, I called him Wes. It was so hard to…
Knowing Just What to Do
We had visitors today. A couple dozen sandhill cranes stopped by the field across the road. After alerting everyone in the office, I grabbed my camera and walked out into the cold morning. Sandhill squawks filled the air. I looked up…
Sidetracked
Saturday morning was one of those wonderfully zoo-ey days at our house. The Project (our bathroom/laundry room/half bath transformation) was in full swing and the office was abuzz. Our regular company hours are 8:00-5:00 Monday through Friday; but with a home…