“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
Newlywed Christmas
Anyone else know someone enjoying a newlywed Christmas this year? Don and I were lucky enough this Thanksgiving weekend to spend a few…
Proclaiming Thanksgiving
I’m so thankful that America’s founding fathers were people who worshiped and served our heavenly Father. The following announcement was made 387 years…
Gotta Share More Wedding Photos!
Bet you thought I was done talking about Kelli’s wedding, huh? Don’t worry, I’m not going to talk much. Just wanted to finally…
Life-giving Rain
Whew, finally! After watching the leaves on the trees almost choke from thirst, this past Thursday and Friday we got some life-giving autumn…
Weekend Surprise!
Some things are just too good not to share. This past weekend our daughter Kelli and her husband Jake met us in Missouri…
A Winner…And Some Early Thanksgiving
Before I announce the winner of my Life Notes Subscriber Appreciation Giveaway, let me say thank you, merci, and gracias to each one…
The Grandstands
True to our own little tradition, Don and I went to the movies on Halloween. This year we saw Secretariat and joined thousands,…
Getting Lost
“[Paul] was…praying one day in the Temple, lost in the presence of God…” Acts 22:17, The Message Remix Oh, to be lost in…
Cool Weather Comfort
The cool-weather months of fall and winter call for comfort food, don’t they? When I was growing up, nothing spelled comfort quite like…
Need Inspiration?
Anyone in need of some fresh inspiration? Some new strength to continue on your life’s journey? It’s as close as turning your face…
Go Big
Are you a risk-taker? I tend to choose a safe bet over a gamble, but every now and then it’s good to take…
Self-Editing
The life of a writer includes many things. Things like hours and hours of solitary work, the inevitable rejection letters, the thrill of…
Prayer from the Past with Truth for Today
Since I’m swamped this week with preparing and sending out our church’s initial Angel Tree letters in addition to all my regular tasks,…
Life Notes Subscriber Appreciation Giveaway Becomes Tradition!
I’ve made an executive decision. I’m going to offer the Life Notes Subscriber Appreciation Giveaway as an annual event. A new little fall…
Christmas Music in October??
Christmas music in October?? You bet — at least for our church choir and many more like us getting ready for the upcoming…
Looking to God
“…God…we do not know what to do, but we look to you.” 2 Chron. 20:12 (HCSB) Do any of you need this verse…
It Must Be Fall
I’ve decided it must finally be fall. This past week signs of that glorious cooler season rushed in all at once — and…
Heaven Seems a Little Closer
Ever have days when heaven seems a little closer? I had some this past week when our church secretary passed away. Paula had…