by Ruth Schmeckpeper | Jan 21, 2026 | Small Talk
This mystery item is a household tool that has been around for over a century–and still works today. Can you figure out what this item is? Here are three clues: • It’s old—at least 100 years old.• It’s a household tool.• It still works! For extra fun, I let...
by Ruth Schmeckpeper | Sep 18, 2025 | Small Talk
Sitting with God in the Presence of Our Enemiesby Ruth Schmeckpeper Don’t you love Psalm 23? Me too. The words of God providing for our needs, refreshing our souls, and guiding us bring hope and comfort. Then the section about how He walks with us through the darkest...
by Ruth Schmeckpeper | Sep 14, 2025 | Small Talk
Taste and See—God’s Goodness in the Gardenby Ruth Schmeckpeper This year’s garden has been a reminder of God’s faithfulness and abundance. While the beets didn’t do so well, the zucchini, celery, carrots, tomatoes, and grapes have flourished. I’ve enjoyed more than...
by Ruth Schmeckpeper | Apr 29, 2025 | Small Talk
God Had a Different Plan: A True Story of Trusting Him in Life’s Detours Some days simply don’t go the way we expect. Have you ever carefully mapped out your plans, only to have life throw a snowstorm—literal or figurative—right into your path? That’s exactly what...
by Ruth Schmeckpeper | Aug 2, 2021 | Small Talk
Lifted high in the air, colorful hot air balloons float across the sky. Recently we attended a “Glow” event watching the crews set up balloons to light them up in the night sky. So beautiful. What does it take to prepare a balloon for flight? Here are a...
by Ruth Schmeckpeper | Mar 18, 2021 | Small Talk
See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! 1 John 3:1 The collector stops at nearly every thrift store, rummage sale, or auction looking for just the right item to complete his collection....