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These words have been going around and around in my head for several days – often when I’m having a quiet time or just listening to myself think during a break.

Lord, let me never, never outlive my love to Thee

Biblical EncouragementOctober 8, 20142KViews 0Likes 2Comments

These words have been going around and around in my head for several days – often when I’m having a quiet time or just listening to myself think during a break. I knew they were from a hymn, but not which one, so I looked it up on CyberHymnal.org When it began to play I recognized…

You’re Strong Enough

Home BusinessDecember 3, 2013151Views 0Likes 0Comments

You’re Strong Enough By Kassi L. Pontious About the Book You’re Strong Enough takes readers on a quest to discover who they are, why they are here, where they came from, and what their ultimate goal is. Christian writer, Kassi Pontious, shares personal experiences aimed at teaching young people that each of…

Devotions From Genesis

Biblical EncouragementNovember 15, 2013202Views 0Likes 2Comments

I don't know about you, but I tend to spend more time in the New Testament so when I had the opportunity to participate in the reading and release of Devotions from Genesis and Devotions from Exodus I jumped at the chance. Let me say this, I have not been disappointed. Nicole speaks as one who…

What Are Your Thoughts on Gratitude?

Biblical EncouragementNovember 13, 2013169Views 0Likes 0Comments

What Are Your Thoughts on Gratitude? ©First Fruit Designs “To "give thanks to Him for all things," is, indeed, a very difficult duty; for it includes giving thanks for trials of all kinds; for suffering and pain; for languor and weariness; for the crossing of our wills; for contradiction; for reproaches; for loneliness; for privations. Yet…

Recovery From Surgery Days 2 & 3 Nausea or Pain

FamilyOctober 19, 2013172Views 0Likes 0Comments

What a choice! I went with the pain. It reminds me that I need to take it easy, that I need to allow my body to recover, even if it is slowly. I remember reading Fearfully and Wonderfully Made by Paul Brand – pain is what lepers are missing – they can’t feel pain so they injure…

Recovery From Surgery, Day One – The Sounds of Domesticity

FamilyOctober 16, 2013171Views 0Likes 0Comments

It’s strange, lying in bed in the middle of the afternoon and hearing the bustle of a busy household. Laughter coming from the kitchen tells me that Emily and Rebekah are cooking dinner. I wonder what they’re making – chili, yes, that’s what they told me they were making. Its fall, chili time is here. I…

Will We Be Able to Just Let Freedom Ring?

FamilyJuly 2, 2013109Views 0Likes 4Comments

We were at an outdoor concert this week. As they opened with the Star Spangled Banner a picture popped into my mind from the movie The Avengers – that’s right, The Avengers. Since a picture is worth a thousand words, you can see my picture here: With all that is going on in America right now we…