“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
Sweet Giveaway
Since February is almost upon us, I thought I would kick off the Valentine’s season with an extra sweet giveaway. And no, I’m…
Beautiful Feet
We just got back from our mission trip to Ft. Worth. Whew! As you can imagine, we’re pretty tired, but I thought I…
Wise Counsel
I’ve heard some top-notch speakers at my Fellowship of Christian Writers meetings, and last night was no exception. Jan Dargatz kept our pens…
Making It Off The Boat
Our daughter Kelli returned this past week from a few days in Mexico with her boyfriend and his family. While we were freezing…
Life Stories
Since we’re supposed to get some snow tonight, it’s the perfect time to share a snowy word picture. Ole Hallesby said, “As white…
Beautiful Support
I know this is going to sound odd to some people, but I see a unique beauty in the naked trees of winter….
Deep Cleaning
Have you ever put off going to the dentist? Who hasn’t! Don finally went in last week after a several year absence. Blame…
Truffle Anyone?
Since my last post dealt with the somewhat weighty issue of goals, how about a change of pace? I think a little lighter…
Got Goals?
I hope 2008 is off to a great start for you. Have you had enough time yet to break that New Year’s resolution?…
New Things
Thought I would sneak in a quick post between all of our Christmas and New Year’s activities. Are you all celebrated out yet?…
Merry Christmas!
Things are very Christmasy at the Barker house. Our kids are home, and we are in the thick of enjoying each other and…
Pray For These This Christmas
We’re coming down the home stretch before Christmas, and you probably need a quick read as much as I need a quick post…
December Giveaway Winner!
Drum roll, please :) The winner of the December Giveaway (and a copy of The One Year Life Verse Devotional) is… Matthew! Congratulations,…
O Little Town of…Cancellations?
Old man winter showed up in force over the past few days across our portion of the Heartland in the form of an…
Go Ahead — Indulge
Are Christmas goodies starting to appear at your house yet? I’ve scaled back on what I make now that I’m supposed to be…
Christmas Tree Joy
Do you have your Christmas tree decorated yet? Probably depends on whether you’re going to get a real one or not. If you’re…
Ho, Ho, Ho! December Giveaway!
Are you wondering if I’m planning on doing a giveaway every month now? Well, the answer is “no”, but I just couldn’t let…
First Giveaway Winner!
Congratulations, Shawn! You are the first-ever giveaway winner on Cheryl’s R & R! I drew your name out of the hat — it…