On Thursdays, my kids ice skate with their homeschooling group. They skate, while I chit-chat with other moms. Matthew is skating this year. He’s still learning and moving slow so my olders (as I call my 3 older teens) take turns with him; skating him around the rink and cheering him on. Last week, I decided to get some exercise and skate with Matt. Years … Continue reading
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One Word ~ What’s Yours?
It’s hard for me to believe last Wednesday was New Years Day. Does anyone else feel like that was forever ago…like at least 2 weeks, not 8 days ago? Yet here we are in this new year. One thing this new year has brought is this crazy idea of weight loss. At this point, I … Continue reading
Fireflies and Stars Above
For the month of July, I am hosting the One Thousand Gifts DVD Bible Study with Ann Voskamp at our church. We’re having fun, crying some good tears and learning to slow down in the midst of life’s chaos. As all good leaders know, preparation is huge if you’re going to do anything well. So … Continue reading
The Turn of a Day
24 hours…the turn of a calendar day. What was far from the mind yesterday becomes a place of prominence today. Loss, illness…changes focus on the everyday to one’s last day… and this day… And what will I do with this day? Memories come spilling back of days spent with the one loved…the one near the … Continue reading
From Wretch to Treasure
This week we are attending District Council (Pastor meetings). We meet together; focusing on business matters, but more importantly, focusing time to rekindle relationship with others in ministry and refreshing our hearts through worship and Word. This morning, we were able to share communion together. My heart was touched by this particular song: How Deep … Continue reading
My Love Relationship with the Microwave
My beloved microwave has been with me now for 14 years— Large and increasingly non-energy efficient…by todays standards…yet it is still near and dear to my heart. The digital numbers are gone and no longer does it encourage me to “Enjoy!” after the popcorn is popped! It’s a skill to know when it will beep, how much time is left or even what … Continue reading
Tripping Over Typeset 