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An April Wrap-up with Some Big News

We have come to the end of another month.  We’ve officially lived 1/3 of 2016.  I love writing a wrap-up post and taking a moment to look back at where the time went. This April was filled with a lot of craziness and it all began with the first day. My family loves April Fool’s Day…. … Continue reading

What I Love About His Church

Dave said on Sunday, “If we had a baby dedication today, we would achieve the Triple Crown of Ministry all in one weekend.” This last weekend, we had a wedding with a family we have journeyed with for over 13 years.  The groom, we’ve known since his awkward preteen stage.  And now Dave stands with … Continue reading

News that Can Change your Outlook Today

Matt came sneaking down the stairs and poked his head in the room.  “Boo!”  he says as he makes his way to the blowing furnace and plops himself down to stay warm. After a while he pops in with a thought, “Mom, I have something to tell you that makes my heart so happy I … Continue reading

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