Jun 8, 2018 | Godly Living, Godly Relationships
Princess Bride is one of our family’s favorite movies. The story is all about ‘true love’ and it begins with the farm boy Wesley winning the heart of a lovely woman named Buttercup. He wins her over by continually responding to her every request with the words, ‘As...
Jun 1, 2018 | Godly Living, Godly Relationships
Over the Memorial Day weekend I had the joy of having our four grown children, their spouses, our 4 grandchildren, and my 90+ year- old parents at our home. All of us hadn’t been together since last August when we had the joy of being at our eldest son’s wedding. It...
May 25, 2018 | Godly Living, Holidays
Below are a couple verses that are found in 2 Peter which are found in a section talking about how God is able to save the righteous while simultaneously destroying the wicked. These verses give insight on a few things that can ‘weigh us down’ or...
May 18, 2018 | Godly Living
As I was reminiscing with my husband about how much our lives have changed over the almost 39 years of our marriage, the Lord brought to my remembrance that this is the year of my 25th birthday! You may question my sanity or my math when I say that I’ve been...
May 4, 2018 | Godly Living
For those of you that enjoy hockey then you know it’s playoff time and I have another hockey story for you! My son Tyler (13 yrs. old) comes off the ice laughing and has a huge smile on his face. The first night of hockey tryouts was finished. He then...
Apr 27, 2018 | Godly Living, Parenting
My youngest son is a big hockey fan and loves to play as well. Last weekend he finished four days of very intense tryouts. Initially there were only four coaches evaluating and everyday more and more coaches would arrive to evaluate the players, until the...
Feb 16, 2018 | Godly Living, Hope and Encouragement, Studying God's Word
“Behold, You desire truth in the innermost being, And in the hidden part [of my heart] You will make me know wisdom.” Psalm 51:6 AMP God does desire truth deep within your heart. He wants you to hide His Word in your heart and exchange the truth of a...
Jan 19, 2018 | Godly Living, Studying God's Word
Last month I packed up the belongings that my 89-year old father-in-law had accumulated over his lifetime because he was moving out of the home he’d lived in for over 20 years to live with a friend. My husband and brother-in-law took many trips to the donation center...
Dec 5, 2017 | Godly Living, Holidays
Christmas is my favorite time of the year– as I’m sure is true with many of you. I love the music, the lights, the decorations, the special foods, all of the traditions, and most of all gathering with family and friends to celebrate the birth of our Savior and...
Nov 23, 2017 | Godly Living, Holidays
Happy Thanksgiving! We are so thankful for you and pray that this Thanksgiving is a sweet time of sharing and making memories with loved ones. At Thanksgiving dinner our family will share 3 things that we are thankful for as a way to hear the hearts of our family...