The Lord will give increase to you and your children. Praying for our children in Autumn The Season of Change is Upon Us! Prayer changes things because prayer changes us. Psalm 115.13-14 xo
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Quietude: September 17th, 2017
Your children and grandchildren will be established before the Lord. Praying for our children in Autumn The season of change is upon us. Prayer changes things because prayer changes us! Psalm 102.28 The children of your people will live in security. Their children’s children will thrive in your presence. (NLT) xo The quiet hour of… [Read More]
Quietude: September 3, 2017
It is God’s will that your children be saved. We are praying for our children in Autumn. The season of change is upon us. Prayer changes things because prayer changes us! Psalm 72.4 xo The quiet hour of prayer is one of the most favorable opportunities He has in which to speak to us seriously…. [Read More]
Guest Posting at Jaime’s!
“So, why a book for children?” I was asked that question in 2013 when I began 52 Commands of Jesus for Children. I don’t remember my answer then but now that the book is finished and on the great big bookshelf at Amazon I can clearly look back and see the “back story” of… [Read More]
Baby #10 Is Getting Christened!
Just left click on “Now Available on Amazon” in the image and it will redirect you to Amazon! The book is $12.99 This baby is like twins: a boy and a girl! Conception came easy but this pregnancy was lonnng! One can conceive a book idea and let it begin growing and then put it… [Read More]
confessions from an empty nest
I know it’s not officially summertime, not until June 21st, but I am definitely in summer mode. There is a certain smell to the mountain air this time of year – I can walk out on the front porch and take a deep breath and, well, it just smells differently than two months ago! Kinda… [Read More]
taking the next thing to a whole new level
Years ago Elisabeth Elliot quoted a poem on her radio show that resonated with her listeners and changed the way women handled stresses in their day-to-day lives. The poem, “Do the Next Thing,” is penned by an unknown writer, yet the message has become universal. You can read the poem here. Ms. Elliot was no… [Read More]
tasty tuesday: the perfect Christmas
So, what exactly makes a perfect Christmas? I’ve experienced extreme Christmases that felt empty and I’ve experienced less-than Christmases that were perfectly perfect. I’m convinced it’s all in the recipe. I’m sharing a family secret today! The recipe for a Perfect Christmas! Ingredients: People (these can be family, friends, perfect strangers, best is a mix… [Read More]