Staying focused in a world of distractions

It’s the beginning of a new work week and the to-do list is carried over from the week before. Our work never really ends. Continuing on and staying focused takes effort and determination. I recently shared a lesson with our KidzZone class at church.  We were learning about Nehemiah and how the Israelites were working hard to … Continue reading →

What do I choose today?

Yay, it’s Friday… and I need a Friday in my world this week. Ever been there??? We are linking up with Kate and the gang over at Five Minute Friday with a word prompt for the day.  We write for 5 minutes and link up together here to share and encourage each other.  If you’d like … Continue reading →

Even through death God brings life

The Easter weekend is over and it’s now time for clean-up. Packing away decorations, boxing up plastic eggs and putting things back in order. In the church and ministry, the weeks leading up to Easter and the big event of Easter morning requires more working hours, organizing volunteers and loads of energy.  As Dave likes … Continue reading →

When we can’t sleep and need rest

It’s been two weeks now and that just seems like a long time ago.  Yet we are here again with Kate and our friends at Five Minute Friday.  Kate gives the word prompt and we write for 5 minutes on that prompt, link-up together and share.  If you’d like to join us, click here.  Our … Continue reading →

I’ve Got News!

I’m thinking that title grabbed your attention! We are linking up with Kate for Five Minute Friday and our word prompt today is: NEWS My news is this: We are working on a HUGE project here in our lives right now which has a lot of details, facets and craziness with it.  I can’t give … Continue reading →

A Wrap-up on February

We’ve reached the end of another month and we’re linking up with Emily Freeman over at Chatting at the Sky for a wrap-up and look-back at what we’ve learned, discovered and remembered from these last few weeks.  Come join us here if you’d like. FEBRUARY IS A MONTH OF LOVE FOR SO MANY REASONS: Besides Valentine’s Day, … Continue reading →

Each Morning is a New Beginning

Welcome to another Friday edition of Five Minute Friday.  This is when Kate Motaung gives the word prompt and we write for five minutes, link up and share together.  If you’d like to join us, click here.  Our word prompt today is: MORNING GO: I awoke with the 6 AM alarm but instead of getting up, I … Continue reading →