When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers,
they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be
burned, Nor shall the flame scorch you.
~ Isaiah 43:2 ~

This June marked the 20th year our family has vacationed at the same cabin that we’ve rented from the same family. That is the entire life span of our son Eric, who was just three months old the first time we came here. Our daughters were two and four.
We lived in the same house for [...]

That seems to be a funny title for a post, but that’s what came to mind as I started to write about my experiences yesterday. I recently joined a group of women who are exercising using T-Tapp so besides the heat, humidity, errands, and having the house painted, my thoughts were on getting my workout [...]

As I began reading an e-mail, this line caught my eye and tugged at my heart. We have been discussing this very thing in our home off and on for several months. We’ve slid into making choices of good things, which has kept us from choosing the best things.
It’s easy to understand wanting to kick [...]

Have you ever been told that you shouldn’t have expectations? I have. The time that comes to my mind instantly is when I was first getting to know my husband Dan. I had only known the Lord for 5 years. After making a commitment to not date anyone who wasn’t a Christian, I hadn’t had [...]

What thoughts are crossing your mind? Are you consumed with plans for the big meal you need to plan for family or friends? Or cleaning your house in preparation for the arrival of family or friends?
Wherever your thoughts are, I’d like to invite you to step back, rest awhile, and take another look at the [...]