“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
Tis the Season…for Christmas Books!
Some people decorate for the holidays with Santas and snowmen, but me — I decorate with Christmas books! Okay, I decorate with all…
A Winner — and "A Thanksgiving Offering"
Today’s the day! Time to say “thanks” in a mighty big way to one lucky subscriber of Life Notes, my quarterly inspirational newsletter…
A New Adventure
As Kristin’s mom and dad and right-hand moving team (don’t get me started on how many times we moved her while she was…
Pumpkin Cookies, Anyone?
Since we’ve been out of town all weekend helping Kristin and Shawn move, I needed a pre-planned post for you, and what could…
Love Gives
Every now and then, when things are super busy for me for one reason or another, I like to share some great quotes…
Falling Gold
Remember the beautiful sheltering tree across the street from us? It held back its fall colors longer than most in the neighborhood, but…
Empty Calories
After a ridiculous start to our weekend (a car breakdown and a break in our waterline under the house), we finally whisked ourselves…
Life Notes Subscriber Appreciation Giveaway — Thank You!
Happy November! To kick off this month of Thanksgiving, how about a Life Notes Subscriber Appreciation Giveaway? Life Notes is my free quarterly…
Making Herself Ready
After four bridal gown shopping trips, the dress is ordered! As you may remember, our daughter Kelli got engaged in August, and since…
Hanging on His Every Word
For the past few months, I’ve been slowly reading through the gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John in the Bible), trying to notice…
Show Off Season
Someone’s showing off in our neighborhood — and from what I hear, He may be showing off in yours, too. The landscape around…
From Ashes to Praise
Since this has been one crazy-busy week for me, I thought I’d post a powerful quote I came across this past week in…
Inspired and Encouraged by New Author Deborah Vogts
New author and fellow Kansan, Deborah Vogts, gave me a double dose of inspiration and encouragement as she spoke at our FCW meeting…
Gearing Up for Angel Tree – The Body of Christ at Work
You may be thinking, Angel Tree already? It’s barely mid-October… True, but this is when the initial work begins for the church coordinators….
Praise Party!
You’re invited to a praise party! It actually started a few days ago, but it’s still going on so come on and join…
Hungry For More
A couple of days ago, I donned my mother of the bride hat again and joined Kelli for one of the more yummy…
On The Offense
This past weekend, Lawn Man (otherwise known as my husband) was on the march. On the offense against sneaky weeds just waiting to…
A Sheltering Tree
It’s just across the street. The beauty of this sheltering tree that awaits my glance each day. It’s big, it’s lush, and it’s…old….


















