(This picture is from our Church Family Picnic, back in March!  I need to get a few new pictures!)   Tonight we had the privilege of spending some time in prayer for our church, its families and ministries, and the community.  It was a sweet time of fellowship, and coming before the Lord with wonderful friends and partners in ministry. …

It is Saturday night, I am up far later than I should be…Church is tomorrow, and I really should be in bed – asleep.  But, I forgot to order decaf this evening…  Oops.   I am trying to use the time wisely though.  How?  By completing traffic school online.  Yes, traffic school.  I got a ticket. (My first! And, I …

“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 …