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Are You Keeping Your Vents Open?

FamilyJanuary 9, 2013590Views 0Likes 12Comments

In the winter we keep the temperature of our home at between 66 and 68 degrees. When we’re up and moving around its comfortable and if we are sitting and feel cold we just put on a sweater. We installed a new furnace a couple of years ago to replace our 35 year old one and…

Today I’ve spent some time visiting some of my favorite websites to see what others are doing. Some are online with a fully developed plan to start the New Year.

Stepping into a New Year and Free Devotional

FamilyJanuary 2, 2013736Views 0Likes 13Comments

I like new – New days, new weeks, and new beginnings – especially my new beginning with the Lord, when he washed me clean and set my feet on solid ground and let me begin again. So here I am at the start of a new year. It’s time to set aside the old and move…

Are you Watching for Christmas Miracles?

Biblical EncouragementDecember 19, 2012592Views 0Likes 9Comments

Are you Watching for Christmas Miracles? Driving in snow and cold is not one of my favorite things to do, but that is what I was doing on Monday. My daughter had to have some surgery and we chose a specialist who is about 100 miles from our home. Monday we headed back for her post…

Let me explain. There was a speaker that really changed my life with some of her teachings. One of the stories she always shared was about how the Lord had dealt with her desire to speed when she was driving.

Trying to Keep My Toe Behind the Line

Biblical EncouragementDecember 10, 2012850Views 0Likes 9Comments

Last week I was reminded of a lesson I thought the Lord had taught me a few years ago, but once again I found that I had my toe just a teeny bit over the line. Let me explain. There was a speaker that really changed my life with some of her teachings. One of the…

Who are You Waiting for – Jesus or Santa?

FamilyNovember 26, 2012695Views 0Likes 12Comments

How many of you know that Advent starts on Sunday, December 2nd? How many of you know what Advent is? Some of you will understand Advent if you’ve grown up in a denominational church, but for many who became Christians later in life and attend a more non-denominational church you may have never celebrated it or possibly…

I was thankful that I had been able to get it started so I could get it tested. I was grateful that Sears still carried the same battery and that I knew that is what Dan would want me to replace it with, and I was grateful that Sears could do it so quickly.

Some Things Aren’t Broken – Really!

ParentingNovember 19, 2012609Views 0Likes 2Comments

The battery in my van was dead. I was in town with my daughter. First thing I did was call my son who was home without a vehicle – not sure what I expected him to do, but it seemed like the right thing to do at the moment. He suggested I try to get someone…

Thanksgiving season is soon approaching and this year, I encourage you to take the opportunity to celebrate gratitude. In the midst of the hustle and bustle of this holiday season, take a moment (or two) to celebrate gratitude.

21 Ways to Celebrate Gratitude

FamilyNovember 14, 2012674Views 0Likes 4Comments

Idea #4: Deliver a Thanksgiving Meal Guest post by Shelley Hitz Thanksgiving season is soon approaching and this year, I encourage you to take the opportunity to celebrate gratitude. In the midst of the hustle and bustle of this holiday season, take a moment (or two) to celebrate gratitude. Don’t forget to check out the free…