“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
When Times Are Bad
“When times are good, be happy; but when times are bad, consider: God has made the one as well as the other.” Ecclesiastes…
Want-to-Read List
Every now and then we talk books here on the blog, and no better time to do it than while many of us…
The Key
We looked for the key high and low. Okay, I take that back. We looked high. Last Sunday, my Sunday School co-worker Mary…
Dry Spell
I’ve been experiencing a dry spell recently in my writing life, and no, I don’t mean writer’s block. I’m talking rejection and lots…
Debt of Love
“Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another . . .” Romans 13:8 NIV Sometimes as I’m reading…
June Tune
Believe it or not, it’s time to flip our calendars to June and forge ahead once more into a new month. As I…
Remembering…
Memorial Weekend has me remembering. I’m thinking of Don’s mom as we lost her earlier this year, but I’m also remembering my Grandpa…
Heavy Heart for Joplin
Joplin holds a special place in the hearts of our family. Less than a year ago, our entire clan descended upon it for…
The Savior’s Prayer for Unity
“…Christ Jesus, who died — more than that, who was raised to life — is at the right hand of God and is…
Family Days
Like many of you, we’ve got lots of family gatherings going on this month. Rather than a regular post, thought I’d give you…
Comeback Kids
Yay! Our strawberry patch has continued its comeback! Last spring, after a year of almost being completely wiped out, we had a few…
"Feather Your Nest" Giveaway Winner — Plus Home Improvement for All!
Somebody’s nest just got a little boost. That’s right—we’ve got a winner for the “Feather Your Nest” Giveaway! The Pier 1 gift card…
Checking Levels
Keeping an eye on levels is important business. Checking fluid levels in our vehicles is especially important. Just try not doing it and…
It’s May — Time to Celebrate!
Ready or not, May is here, and it’s time to get your celebrate on. Just think about it. For most people, May packs…
Hanging on His Words
“…all the people hung on his words.” Luke 19:48b Last week, in remembrance of what Jesus did for us through His death and…
Feather Your Nest Giveaway!
In honor of all things spring and beautiful, how about a “Feather Your Nest” Giveaway to help spruce up your home? One lucky…
Our Savior’s Prayers
As we meditate on our beautiful Savior for the next few days and on all that He did for us through His death…
Absent Without Leave
My voice went AWOL on me this past week. Blame it on seasonal allergies (which I usually don’t have) or just a nasty…