“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
Emergency Run
I should have known better. I should never have bragged to my sisters in my Sunday email about not having any out-of-town trips…
All Ears
I’m all ears today. You’ve listened to me tell you all kinds of things about my life, and now it’s your turn to…
Insider Tips and Sight Encouragment with Cec Murphey
Call us darn lucky. Our Fellowship of Christian Writers group benefited Monday night from valuable insider tips presented by Cec Murphey, NY Times…
Thanksgiving in April!
In the spirit of “Christmas in August” and other early celebrations, how about a little Thanksgiving in April? Two of my blessings are…
Time to Accessorize
Decisions, decisions. The veil. Bridal shoes and jewelry. Slip or no slip… Even though we ordered my daughter’s bridal gown last October, the…
The Sounds of Spring
Early in the mornings, when I stick my head out the door or step outside for a few seconds to take in the…
Christmas for Easter
Easter is fast approaching — the time to celebrate our risen Lord and our hope of heaven in Him. My heart cries out,…
Church in My Backyard
I’m not the most observant person in the world. Case in point: We helped move our daughter and son-in-law to a townhome in…
A Bump on the Road to Spring
Who would have guessed that we’d have to drive through a snow storm on our way home from our spring break trip to…
Signature Recipes, Signature People
Spring break week certainly sprang by quickly, didn’t it? Let’s try to keep the spring in our step and kick the week off…
Gone Fishin’
Okay, so maybe I’m not actually going fishing, but I am taking a break from my blog this week. With Don on spring…
Springing Forward
Consider yourself warned. The dreaded spring forward to Daylight Savings time happens this weekend. For some reason, the powers that be have us…
Sharing the Journey
How about another glimpse into the Barkers’ wedding planning journey? I’ve tried not to overdo it and post all things bridal all the…
On The Run
I don’t know if March came in like a lion or a lamb for you, but for me it came in with a…
Let’s Talk Books!
If you’ve been visiting my blog for the past year or two, you know that every now and then I like to talk…
Winter Weary
Pretty much everyone I know is over winter at this point. We’re winter weary, longing to cast off our coats and hats and…
A Ready Helper
Ever have those moments when you need to call someone and say, “If you have a few minutes, could you do me a…
Untried Equipment
I thought I was prepared. Before leaving for Kelli’s this past weekend for a day of wedding planning, I had thrown the little…