Is Anything Too Hard For God?

Today my daughter went back to college. We had a wonderful Christmas vacation together. I am thrilled that she has this opportunity, but you know how it is… I MISS HER! Well, I was in tears as I went to bed last night and of …

Video: Rebekah Tells Our Church About Her Trip

Many of  you who follow this blog know us personally, so I wanted to post the video of Bek telling our church about her decision to pursue this missions trip.  http://youtu.be/_1-sKKiPLQ4    

Some News and a New Years Update

Some news: Kristy from Natural Little Cottage asked me to share some thoughts about practicing hospitality while you have young children in the home and limited resources. I shared a little secret with you that will go no farther than the four walls of this …

Happy New Year!

Just wanted to wish your families a very happy New Year! I am thankful for each of you and I hope that when you visit here, you are refreshed and encouraged to live wholeheartedly for Christ and to train your kiddos to walk in God’s …

“She lived for herself, and died alone.” {and other epitaphs you don’t want on your tombstone!}

We are talking about how we want to be remembered when we die, so that we can live intentionally today. Would you think it was strange if I told you that in 2012 my New Year’s resolution was to be a servant? Not very glamorous …

“Here lies an atheist, All dressed up and, No place to go.” {and other Epitaphs You Don’t Want On Your Tombstone}

This week we are talking about how we want to be remembered after we die and are making changes today to help us live the life we want to be remembered for. Incase you missed parts one and two, go ahead and catch up and …

“Ding, Dong, The Witch Is Dead” and Other Epitaphs You Don’t Want on Your Tombstone

I certainly don’t want my husband and children singing “Ding, Dong, the witch is dead” when I am gone! Or how about this one: Here lies my wife, Here lies she; Hallelujah! Hallelujee! Um…So, this week I am thinking about how I want to be …

What Do You Want Inscribed On Your Gravestone?

And today, let’s talk about death. {I know! Great subject, huh?} No really. That is what I have been thinking about lately. {Stay with me. I am not TOTALLY morbid, I promise.} While other people are making new years resolutions, I am thinking of the …

Little Girls Christmas Tea

Each year we host a Christmas Tea Party based on Tasha Tudor’s book “The Doll’s Christmas. Here are some pics from this years party. We are so thankful for all of the people God has brought into our lives (even the little ones!) and know …

Go Ahead: Give a Gift To YOUR Grinch! {You know who she is!}

Giving says more about the character of the  giver than it does about the character of the recipient. This Christmas, why not buy a little something for “THAT” person…you know…the one who is hard to love. The one who is unlovely, the one who is …