“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
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…
Love Is in the Air — And So Is a Winner!
Is everyone having a good Valentine’s Day? Sure hope so. Valentine’s Day here on the blog means it’s time to announce the winner…
I Should Be Writing, But…
Ah, the things a writer will do to avoid the work of writing :) Okay, I haven’t resorted to hanging on surfaces by…
Changed Plans
Ever notice how life has a way of changing your plans in midstream? Between attending the out-of-town funeral for one of Don’s cousins…
Clearing the Way
A blast of winter white hit the Heartland once again this past weekend, and once again the ole snow shovel got a work-out…
"Cuddle Up" Valentine’s Day Giveaway!
Since tomorrow is February 1st, I’d say it’s time to kick off a fun Valentine’s Day giveaway! February can still be pretty cold…
Small Touches
Sometimes one amazing story after another unfolds during a mission trip. Other times the tale is one of an encouraging pat on the…
Beautiful Feet Revisited
Since we just got back home from our weekend mission trip to Beautiful Feet, I thought I’d just share a photo and re-run…
Sanctuary and Shelter
With life on a more even keel for us this January than the last, Don and I will be joining others from our…
Looking Back…and Thanking God
My last post found me looking ahead, but today I want to spend a moment looking back. Some of you may remember that…