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Mrs. Turnipseed was in her 80’s when she approached my pastor-husband and exclaimed with great exuberance, “Pastor, I’m so excited! I’ve found a new ministry!” Can you picture that in your mind? How many seniors are even looking for new opportunities to serve? What a testimony to younger generations. On a day that I typically just…
From my family to yours, may your Christmas be filled with love and laughter as you celebrate the birth of Jesus! ~~Doug and Vickie
The clock ticks and it seems the day will never end. Other days time passes far too quickly and we wish we could redeem the time…
When I first read this verse, the thought that came to mind was, “I don’t really have any enemies…” I know they are real–those people that hate you just because you call yourself a Christian. There are those who absolutely despise those of us who believe that Jesus is the only way of salvation, but I personally…
tra·di·tion the handing down of statements, beliefs, legends, customs, information, etc., from generation to generation, especially by word of mouth or by practice. Traditions are neither good or bad, per se… Each person chooses what they want to observe in their traditions. We have old traditions and can begin new ones. Many families have what they would call their “traditional” Thanksgiving meal, and we are no exception.
This is the second or third time this has happened, so I HAD to send out an apology. So sorry! I use the blogging application, Word Press, and I have no complaints with them… it’s all me. There’s a “Quick Post” that I use all the time when I’m working on drafts, and usually save…
I could never live in Alaska. Okay, I’ve never been there, and would LOVE to visit, but I just know I would go crazy in those long months of very little sunshine. My husband and I are fascinated by the t.v. show, Buying Alaska–me, because I can’t imagine who in the world would really want…
*Grace: mercy; clemency; pardon *Consuming: strongly and urgently felt This is my desire. Because of HIS GREAT MERCY (He does not give me the punishment I deserve), I want to serve Him in a way that honors Him:
“Why would anyone want to do that?” “What do they actually DO?” “Why would they go so far away from home?” “How long will they be gone?” The questions are endless, and most of the time I get excited for the chance to tell others about my missionary children. Other times I can be a little…
I’m not a fan of tiptoeing–not the physical form of the word–but in the very emotional and relational sense of the word. Sometimes in life we find ourselves in relationships that cause us to “tiptoe around” sensitive topics. I know why we do it–usually to avoid confrontation or offense, but deep down I feel like…
I’m not obsessing or anything, but I am loving what a difference drawer pulls and cabinet knobs can make! It’s such an easy way to update furniture, and now they’re easier than ever to find! It all started for me when my daughter and son-in-law bought a new house and I walked into the gorgeous…
I was buying donuts for my class this morning and chatting with the clerk about how much money I’ve spent on donuts. Her next question sent me down memory lane: “Have you ever made donuts from canned biscuits?” Have I?!! I haven’t in a very long time, but on occasion I’d make them for my…
Before I even roll out of bed in the mornings, I have made it my practice to breathe a short prayer of thanksgiving for each new day! Often just that simple prayer is just the beginning, but it gets me thinking of what the day holds and I ask the Lord to give me the…
