YouVersion, the free Bible app I sometimes use on my phone, recently sent me an email that listed the top ten Bible verses most often bookmarked by their users. Here they are: Philippians 4:6 - Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Proverbs … Continue reading »
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Crossed Over
Beautiful Sara is finally home–free at last from all her pain and struggles. Even though I never met her, she has been an inspiration to me to “choose joy” in all circumstances. Her thoughtful, grace-filled words always challenged me and shed light into dark corners as I pondered the shape of true faith. Now she has … Continue reading »
LIFEgroup #7 Camp Out
In what was a fun-filled last hurrah of our over-too-soon summer break, we joined seven other families from our small group for a weekend of hiking, swimming, roasting marshmallows, playing games, chatting, reading, and eating (oh, the eating!) at beautiful Camp Prince’s Pine in Washington state. Each family claimed a cabin, and we took it … Continue reading »
Summer Fun List
I am blessed to have summers off from my job, so I can enjoy spending time with Katie and Caleb. We’re saving up our family vacation time for Thanksgiving this year, so our summer adventures will have to be staged close to home. To that end, we sat down with the kids the day after … Continue reading »
Katie’s New Life
April 3rd, 2011, was a day I’ve been praying for since my beautiful daughter was born, twelve years ago. That was the day Katie declared to the world that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, is the Lord and Savior of her life! “I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are … Continue reading »
Back from the Steamy South
Actually, it wasn’t that steamy, but 70 degrees and sunny in the middle of February was a gift to delight the heart of this North Idaho girl. My sister and I took daily walks in the sunshine, and I could almost feel my body ramping up its vitamin D production. I got to enjoy loving … Continue reading »
Today
When you’re going through hard times, one day at a time is the only way to do it. I keep forgetting that. I try to bite off big chunks of the future and choke on them. I fill my mind and heart with fears and “what if”s; is it any wonder that I feel overwhelmed? … Continue reading »
Thanksgiving
Beautiful weather: Loving friends and family: The love of my life: Wonderful daughter and son: Other people’s cute kids: Perfectly roasted turkey:
Thankful Wednesday
I am thankful that God answers prayers. Not always in the time and the way I want, but He answers. And He keeps His promise never to leave us, even when we’re walking in the dark. Today, after the neurologists’ office assured had assured me that there were no possible openings until after the holiday … Continue reading »
Thankful Monday
I’m thankful for friends. Friends who cover your job at work when you’re hurting so that you can stay home buried in meds and try to get in to see a specialist. Friends who send over dinner because they somehow know that cooking is the last thing you feel like doing. Friends who drive your … Continue reading »
