“When I get a little money I buy books; and if any is left, I buy food and clothes.” ~Erasmus   And, that pretty much sums up the budgeting philosophy in our house!  Thankfully, my husband shares my affinity for books…and my daughter is learning to!  We have several overflowing bookshelves throughout the house…and I am looking forward to seeing one in Hannah’s …

I am thankful for music – both vocal and instrumental, classical and contemporary - that points to our Lord, and helps me to worship Him throughout the day.  I love the old hymns, but I also love some of the contemporary songs.  I am so thankful for songs that, old or new, are based on Scripture, that praise and emphasize the attributes of …

Photo Credit: Murdoc Online   Thank you to the men and women – especially to our own dear friends and family – who have served in our nation’s armed forces over the years.  Thank you for protecting our country and our freedom.  And, to the families and loved ones of those serving…Thank you for letting them go.   (What are you …

“Father of the fatherless and protector of widows is God in his holy habitation.  God settles the solitary in a home…” (Psalm 68:5-6a)     Today, I am thankful that our God cares for orphans.  I am thankful for the adoptive families who bring these little ones into their homes and care for them as their own.  I am thankful for organizations like Show …

“Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil.  For if they fall, one will lift up his fellow.  But woe to him who is alone when he falls and has not another to lift him up!  Again, if two lie together, they keep warm, but how can one keep warm alone?  And though a …