“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
Trust In Him
Poetry, like music, can minister to weary or hurting hearts, and every now and then the Lord puts it on my heart to…
Review: Knowing God, Knowing Myself
I’ve written before about NY Times bestselling author Cecil Murphey, and I was thrilled when he recently sent me a complimentary copy of…
Marching Orders
March on, my soul; be strong!” Judges 5:21b I saw this verse this past week in one of Beth Moore’s blog posts. She…
Budding!
I first noticed them last week. Budding trees. They whisper promises of things to come, slip us reminders of spring’s unfailing relief from…
Celebration Anyone?
Anyone due for a time of celebration? Has it been awhile since you’ve jumped for joy? Well, I give you permission, my friend….
My Song
“The Lord, the Lord, is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation.” Isaiah 12:2b Are you hurting? Can’t feel a…
Call to Worship
Chime! Chime! Chime! During the weekdays, not more than a dozen blocks from our house, children arrive and begin their day at the…
Prayer Changes Me
You’ve heard it said that prayer changes things. Well, sometimes. Sometimes we see God answer our prayers through changed circumstances or hearts, but…
Godiva Winner Plus Sweetness for the Soul
A happy Valentine’s Day week to all! And a yummy Godiva week to the winner of the “I Love Chocolate” Giveaway! That would…
Time to Call in the Experts…
I have a little secret for you. If you want to keep a plant alive, you might not want to give it to…
Snowed Under, Anyone?
Anyone else find yourself snowed under this past week? This was the sight that greeted me when I opened our front door the…
For Fun: You Might Not Know…
Hope you’re ready for some of my silliness :) In spite of recent sad times and the massive blizzard that blasted our area…
"I Love Chocolate" Giveaway!
If you’ve visited my blog within the last week or so, you know we’ve had some sad times at our house. I’d say…
In Memory: Frances Barker
Our Energizer Bunny, the little lady who defied the odds time after time, passed away shortly before noon on Monday, January 24th. Don’s…
Prayers, Please
*Update: Don’s mom passed away today (Monday) shortly before noon. We are so thankful that she is no longer hurting and struggling but…
Winter Comfort
Sometimes winter visits our souls at the same time it visits our neighborhoods. If you happen to be feeling the gray of the…
Never Give Up
“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give…
Reading: It’s Always in Season!
Winter has arrived full force, and some things just aren’t in season. Swimming, gardening, shorts, and flip-flops will all have to wait for…