“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
Catching Rest
The crazy roller coaster ride, otherwise known as “our life” since Don’s mom was hospitalized, has thrown some real doozies at us the…
Silver Lining
Every cloud has a silver lining. This long-time American phrase designed to bring encouragement to those facing tough times has proven itself true…
Love for our Fellowman
**Family update: We are still hanging in there. Don’s mom’s kidney function is ever so slowly improving, but the overall picture still doesn’t…
Hanging in There
Be forewarned — what you’re about to read is going to sound more like an off-the-cuff email than a well thought out post….
Increased Demand
**I wrote this post yesterday afternoon, and by early evening Don’s mom had to be hospitalized again. Please pray for us all as…
Still Growing — Through Reading!
Have any of you gotten any taller lately? I’m willing to bet most of us quit growing physically long ago. And yes, I’m…
New Year, New Challenges
Don’t you love the way a new year looms large? It’s filled with the prospect of opportunities, changes, challenges, blessings, and sometimes fears….
Happy New Year!
Where were you when the first seconds of 2009 rolled in? We were with our good friends Dennis and Teri. Almost every year…
My Big Little Girls
Yes, here are my big girls being little girls at Christmastime :) Kristin and Kelli still love to lie under the tree and…
A Merry Christmas at the Barker House
As you can see, we have been making some merry Christmas memories the past couple of days :) And yes, our blonde Kelli…
Christmas Changes Everything
Yes, indeed, Christmas changes everything. One of the things it’s going to change around my house is my schedule. I’ll be taking a…
Friendship That Crosses Borders
Just a quick post today to share this special photo and a couple of thoughts. Sorry I’m pressed for time. My mother-in-law is…
Holiday Warmth for Giveaway Winner…and Others
Somebody just got a little warmer. Today I drew a name for the Holiday Warmth Giveaway, and the lucky winner is…Dave! A Starbucks…
Stepping Back in Time This Christmas
Everybody needs to see the Christmas lights at Silver Dollar City at least once in their lifetime. And I think half of everybody…
Family Christmas Concerts
Ready for a blast from my past? Since we’ve been gone all weekend on a fun family outing to An Old Time Christmas…
Birthday Cake for Jesus
Here it is. Our birthday cake for Jesus. Made yesterday and stored safely away in the freezer. Okay, so it’s a little lopsided…
Holiday Warmth Giveaway!
Since it’s beginning to look — and feel — a lot like Christmas, how about a fun little Holiday Warmth giveaway to kick…
Journal Your Gratitude
Happy Thanksgiving week! In honor of giving thanks, I’d like to pass along a simple but powerful idea. Something that’s changed my life…