“Let me get you something to eat, so you can be refreshed and then go on your way—now that you have come to your servant.”
Genesis 18:5 NIV
A Winner and a Pearl from the Word
Somebody’s next trip to Barnes & Noble just got a little more fun. You guessed it—we’ve got a winner for this year’s “Back At…
Casting a Shadow
Shadows. They can be scary, can’t they? They hold the unknown. They sometimes even hold danger. In life, we encounter shadows of a…
Staying Focused
Focus. A word that has extra meaning for me this year. You may remember that I chose focus as my theme word for…
Unprotected
My husband takes his chances when it comes to sunburns, but not me. I don’t like them. Sunscreen is my friend and never…
"Back At It" Giveaway Returns!
Does your calendar talk to you? Mine does. It’s telling me it’s time for my mid-August tradition! :) That’s right, it’s time for…
Summer Photo Fun: Photographer Elece Hollis
You’re in luck. I have one more special guest to introduce you to before Summer Photo Fun concludes this week. I’m especially excited…
Photo Fun: Tetons and Yellowstone Wildlife
My husband Don and I took a walk on the wild side recently. But we didn’t go bar-hopping or get crazy and shake…
Summer Photo Fun: For the Birds
My Summer Photo Fun wouldn’t be complete without sharing some of the bird photos I’ve taken the past few months. You may remember that…
Taking an Online Break
Hey all, before the summer gets completely away, I’m going to take an online break for a bit. Everyone needs a vacation at…
Summer Photo Fun: Vintage Baby!
How about some more baby pictures as we continue on with Summer Photo Fun? This time I thought I’d show you some vintage baby…
Photo Fun: Photographer Emily Wilson
Ready to be treated to more creative talent? I’m ready—and excited—to share again! Emily Wilson is an online photographer friend I met through blogging. She…
Summer Photo Fun: Artist Jana Botkin
I don’t know about you, but I’m so glad that Summer Photo Fun Is Back! I’m having such fun sharing the work of…
Summer Photo Fun: Artist Jeneal Rogers
As promised in Summer Photo Fun Is Back, I have some special treats lined up for you over the next few weeks, and…
Summer Photo Fun Continues: Dessert-Fest!
I’m not sure what comes over us, but when my girls and I get together, we go dessert crazy. We love to have…
Summer Photo Fun Is Back!
It’s that time again—Summer Photo Fun is back! The weeks get pretty crazy when my husband is off work between summer school and the fall…
Battle Prayer
Anyone in the throes of spiritual battle? Take heart. You’re not alone. I’ve struggled—and continue to struggle at times—as well. I wrote the…
Let’s Talk Books — We’re Past Due!
We usually talk books here on the blog a couple of times each year, but it’s been a little over a year now. (I…
Mercy for Desperate Need
“May your mercy come quickly to meet us, for we are in desperate need.” Psalm 79:8b Have you been there before? That place…


















