Health Through Obedience

Health Through Obedience

“Health Through Obedience” summarizes my goals for 2019, and it follows on the path of my one word for the year, “Truth.” This journey began back in December as I began to put the pieces together of what real health means to me. It started 

“Nothing, God?”

“Nothing, God?”

“For nothing is impossible with God.” I could almost bet that you’ve heard this verse somewhere at sometime.  But, do you know who said it?  I asked around to see what the consensus is.  Most everyone I surveyed said it was the Apostle Paul.  I 

My Heart of Stone

My Heart of Stone

A little rock, basically in the shape of a heart, was my “take away” gift from our church ladies’ retreat this fall.  For several years now, I’ve been catching posts and photos by friends who collect heart-shaped rocks and are always on the lookout for 

Black & White or Gray?

Black & White or Gray?

Black and white, or gray—which is more to your liking?  For me the answer continues to change, and I imagine that it might be changing for you, too.  Let me see if I can explain… I’m that person that loves clear boundaries and directions.  I 

Clean Feet

Clean Feet

I can’t stand having dirty feet!  It is definitely a pet peeve of mine; the feeling drives me crazy.  I guess it’s a sensory thing…  My complaint this summer is that I’ve been picking up ash on the bottom of my shoes. Pray for Lake 

Curse of the Good Girl!

Curse of the Good Girl!

Momma always told me I was a good girl.  She also taught me that parents need to tell their children who they want them to be.  I was always the adorable little redhead who could go anywhere because of her impeccable behavior.  Momma took pride 

Sharing is Loving

Sharing is Loving

Girls, I have not done this before, but I am so excited to share a post, “Beauty is Not the Size of My Jeans.”  It was written by a very special “second daughter” of mine, Suzannah.   God has blessed this young lady with everything 

Espera, Mi Hija

Espera, Mi Hija

I love words and digging into them.  I don’t have the greatest vocabulary, and I am embarrassed for us as a culture when I read or listen to a book written a hundred years ago.   Would you agree that we have to work harder to 

Sabbath Rest

Sabbath Rest

Okay, some of you will be rolling your eyes.  If I had read this post title when I was younger, I would have expected another “sermon” on the rules of Sabbath.  Hold on and stay with me for a couple minutes, please. In our house 

Nourished

Nourished

Feeding our kids is what moms do.  It’s instinctive to provide what will sustain them and support their physical growth.  But, is there more?   Don’t we nourish our children in other ways?  Don’t we nourish their brains by reading to them and teaching them life