Phyllis Sather, Author at phyllis-sather.com

I Feel Very Strongly…

FamilyJuly 5, 2008483Views 0Likes 5Comments

How in the world, you ask, did it take you three years to buy living room furniture! Well, there were extenuating circumstances. Let me explain. When we moved three years ago, after 15 years in the same house, most of our furniture was well worn, since it was not new when we bought it; we…

Ask, Seek, Knock – Find!

Biblical EncouragementJune 23, 2008596Views 0Likes 0Comments

“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened unto you. For every one that asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks it will be opened. Which of you, if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone?…

This cabin has been a haven for our family and remains one of our favorite places to kick back, relax, and reconnect as a family.

Lazy Cabin Days

FamilyJune 13, 2008380Views 0Likes 3Comments

Early in our marriage Dan and I had a desire to find a cabin that we could rent and return to year after year. We had some specific things we were looking for – privacy was high on our list. We didn’t want to stay at a resort with lots of business; we wanted to…

Take the Initiative

Biblical EncouragementJune 7, 2008325Views 0Likes 3Comments

When I read this entry out of Oswald Chamber’s book, “My Utmost for His Highest” earlier this week I was struck by several things. First, in the first paragraph – “...God will not do what we can do. Oh, but I want Him to – Make me thin, make me a better wife, mother... Second, the line…

You Decide…

FamilyMay 28, 2008472Views 0Likes 6Comments

For years my husband has been doodling every time he has to sit and listen for any length of time - sermons, teachings, school. One time our pastor thought he was taking great notes, until he saw his doodling. Over the years, 24 in July, I've come to think of it as art. Art or doodles...…

The Seven Wonders of the World?

Biblical EncouragementMay 21, 2008283Views 0Likes 0Comments

This blessed me so much this morning that I wanted to share it with you. This link will take you to the Heart of Wisdom blog of Robin Sampson - you will be blessed by her too! The Seven Wonders of the World? Posted using ShareThis

We had a delightful time with a leisurely dinner, lots of “catching-up” conversation, and some great laughs. I was reminded of the preciousness of long term friendships. Yes, we’ve made new friends since our move here three years ago, but they just can’t replace the friends who have stood by us over the long haul.

Progress

FamilyMay 19, 2008395Views 0Likes 2Comments

We were so blessed this weekend to have our former pastor and his wife stay with us while they taught a marriage seminar at our current church. We’ve know them for about 19 years. They’ve been with through some of the most difficult times of our lives, including our marriage struggles and our son’s leukemia,…