Understand that I am a type A personality. I like to complete things, and like to help out and be useful in all places. I have learned how to relax over the past few years, but I learned that I am uncomfortable just "being." Other than my parents and my husband's grandparents I haven't... Continue Reading →
When my youngest daughter was under two, we had a baby gate from the living room to the master bedroom where the laundry and an exterior door were. One day in a hurry to get something done, I fell over the gate. The force with which I fell, and how I caught myself left my... Continue Reading →
There is a song made popular by the David Crowder Band, written by John Mark McMillan called "Oh How He Loves Us." that is sung in many churches across America. Today as we were singing the words "Loves like a hurricane," I couldn't help but think about the destruction that was recently caused in Texas... Continue Reading →
Today in praise and worship we were singing a song by Jesus Culture "Burning Ones." It was as if I was hearing the song for the first time. God has been speaking to me about love - love for Him and love for others. At the end of the song it says: We are Your... Continue Reading →
Then he asked me, “Son of man, can these bones become living people again?” “O Sovereign Lord ,” I replied, “you alone know the answer to that.” Then he said to me, “Speak a prophetic message to these bones and say, ‘Dry bones, listen to the word of the Lord ! So I spoke this... Continue Reading →
As water reflects the face, so one’s life reflects the heart. Proverbs 27:19 Living in a primarily retail community, I hear a lot about "branding" in the world surrounding me. When I was a child, in the same community, "branding" was what you did to a cow. If the cow got out of the fence, the... Continue Reading →
As I was praying the other day, I had the oddest picture pop into my head. Initially I felt like it was a distraction, but then I focused in on it. The picture was of a Dr. Seuss character "Thing One." Of course there is also "Thing Two" which was a distraction. I paused a moment... Continue Reading →
Last night I watched a surprisingly excellent movie. I say surprisingly because I am not a war/combat movie fan. As a child, I was forced to watch way too many war movies and westerns, so generally they are not my idea of a something I want to watch. I am grateful to the men and... Continue Reading →
I've never tasted them but I've heard that the thickener used to make liquids thicker have no taste. Despite that, most of the people who I come in contact with that are forced to drink thickened liquids have a different opinion. I think part of it has to do with the texture. There's nothing refreshing... Continue Reading →
I love home restoration shows. I remember when I first discovered them, there was Extreme Home makeover, Color Splash and Design on a Dime. Now I love watching Fixer Upper, Love it Or List It, Flip or Flop and Property Brothers. Making something old and run down look brand new and amazing. There is something about... Continue Reading →
