“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
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…
New Year, New Tricks
You know the old saying about old dogs and new tricks, right? Well, the new year has found this old… fashioned gal :)…
Putting Christmas Away
If you’re like me, this past weekend found you putting Christmas away. Since I love having our tree up as well as our…
A New Year’s Blessing
As we begin a new year together, may I pray these blessings from the Word of God over you? I so appreciate each…
Laverne and Shirley — Barker Style!
Just had to include this shot in this year’s Holiday Photo Fun. Kristin and Kelli have a tradition of entering the living room…
Merry Christmas to All!
Merry Christmas from all of us to all of you! And in the words of Tiny Tim, “God bless us everyone!” “‘The virgin…
Blast from Christmas Past
Thought I’d kick off some Holiday Photo Fun for the next couple of weeks with a blast from my Christmas past. The photo…
Christmas Fun with Julie Gillies (Plus our Giveaway Winner!)
Today’s post is all about fun — and Christmas fun at that! When I read fellow blogger Julie Gillies’ Dec. 5th post, I…