My guys are really into games these days. In fact, the other day a huge box arrived via Fed Ex and I assumed it must be a forgotten Christmas gift that James had ordered for me. But no, it was a box full of about 4 or 5 board games. They’ve gone board game crazy. The latest one that I’ve… Read More
You never know what you’re going to get here. Yesterday we talked about yelling in the mall food court, today we’re on to Abraham of the book of Genesis. Either way, we are definitely off the beaten path. So it works. I read about Abraham in my quiet time with God this morning. In fact, today’s reading (I’m reading the… Read More
A blog is a funny thing. It can build relationships and foster communication, or it can build egos and shut down friendships. My blogs have done a little of all of that, but I prefer the former. I’ve heard it said (or maybe I said it, I really don’t remember; if you said it, please let me know!) that writing… Read More
When I returned home from my quick little anniversary trip with my husband yesterday, I was particularly glad to see two things. Both are growing. Both are blooming. I have three African violet plants on my kitchen counter, each with a different colored bloom. At least I think they each produce different colors. One of them has never bloomed. I’ve… Read More
Happy Anniversary to my husband James, the guy I’ve been walking side by side with for 22 years. Our path has been difficult at times, but always joyful and very adventurous. There’s not another man on God’s green earth I’d rather go through life with (no offense to my male friends). James has always provided well for his family, fulfilled… Read More
Baptist churches are notorious for setting goals. I guess all non-profit organizations are these days. I specifically remember as a little girl watching the progress of our Lottie Moon Christmas Offering goal. The Women on Mission organization would come up with some tangible and up-front way for the church to see our monetary goal for missions giving during that Christmas… Read More