We had been invited to a home for dinner after over a year of attending a new church. A miracle in two ways as first a family our size rarely gets invited over to someone’s house and two because our church in Texas was a small country church – the kind where visitors took a … [Read more…]
The Radio Flyer Tot Scooter comes equipped with flashing/clicking blinkers. Included features in this crafty-tot-vehicle include recorded tunes and sounds, a horn, flashing/clicking blinkers and, a secret storage unit under the seat. Of all the exciting features on this mobile toy machine, brakes are not included. Our three-year old grandson loves to pedal his way … [Read more…]
I LOVE baseball and softball. Both my daughters played softball – one a pitcher and one a catcher. Many a night I sat directly behind home plate (yes the umps needed my help) and watched the girls play. Softball is a game of signs. The catcher gives the sign to the pitcher of which pitch … [Read more…]
“Streams in the Desert”…probably the most read book in my home. It is a 366 day devotional book first printed in 1920 and written by L.B. Cowman. Mrs. L.B. Cowman was a missionary in China and Japan between 1901 and 1917. “Streams in the Desert” was inspired both by this time, and as she looked after … [Read more…]
Since, then, we do not have the excuse of ignorance, everything – and I do mean everything – connected with that old life has to go. It’s rotten through and through. Get rid of it. (The May 2013 Long Hollow Haiti Mission Team: Abigail Broderick, Frank Broderick, Garrett Davis, Jim Elliot, Pamela Ferguson, Abigail Gregory, … [Read more…]
Our LifeWay President Dr. Thom Rainer recently posted “Twelve Ways Pastors Went form Burnout to Vision.” This post is focused on pastors, but I’d say they connect with any one of us. I have often found myself close to burnout as I’ve served my family, my church, my community. Take a look at this list Dr. … [Read more…]
“Like a gold ring in a pig’s snout, so is a beautiful woman who lacks discretion.” (Proverbs 11:22) The first time this verse ever stuck with clarity occurred during dinner one evening at my mentor’s home. Her husband, our church’s pastor at the time, called this verse to remembrance. He looked at me with a … [Read more…]
“Mom do we have to go to church during the summer?” I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. I knew that my child’s question was not a commentary on our children’s ministry but reflective of an attitude God wanted to reveal in our home. The thought that summer is “our time.” The time to do … [Read more…]
How does one describe the voice of God? God speaks to us through His Word…a silent probing of the heart. He witnesses to us through His creation…as the heavens declare His majesty and the oceans resound with a steady applause. But what about the unexpected glimpses into God’s heart as He soothes a troubled soul … [Read more…]
Mother’s Day pictures are up! Click your location from the links below and then find the picture of your family to keep! Once you find your photo, click on this picture. Once the background has turned black, in the top right corner, click “choose all sizes.” You’ll then see different size options with links to download … [Read more…]
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