We visited another church this morning. The pastor spoke on the reasons that Christians should go to church. Not really the sermon I wanted to hear. He listed the reasons people quit going to church and a few of those... Continue Reading →
I just drank a pina-colada the size of a rainstorm so this might be a bit rambly. You've been warned. Well, the drink was mostly pineapple juice. Vitamin C for the day (or possibly the week)--all taken cake of. I indulged... Continue Reading →
A new year full of promise, hope, new adventures, and dreams. Not exactly... Just more of the same-old, same-old. I'm not one for keeping New Year's resolutions. I'll let the fitness hype go this year. But, now that we are... Continue Reading →
I read this today: "I do believe. Help me overcome my unbelief." --Spoken by a father with a dying son to Jesus. So can this girl plagued with dying religion say that to Jesus? Well, I reckon so. My footing isn't sure, the path... Continue Reading →
Last week (or was it the week before?) Brother Phil at church asked a small group of us, "Why are you here?" I was immediately uncomfortable, found my hands fascinating, and hoped he would not call on me to give an answer (mercifully,... Continue Reading →
We've completed our first six weeks of Beautiful Feet Books' Medieval History: A Literature Approach for Advanced Intermediate and Junior High. Oldest loves history. It is his favorite subject to study. I think one of the reason's he loves it... Continue Reading →
Motherhood is full of wonderful moments...life-changing beautiful moments. Nothing compares to holding your child for the first time, the first tentative smile, first steps and words. Motherhood is a privileged witness to triumphant moments from the first precious moments of... Continue Reading →
Life is slowly getting back to normal. The kids are nearly through with their process of Grandma detoxification...as I call it. We still have tons of treats to eat and I will be glad when they are all gone...four large boxes... Continue Reading →
Exactly one year ago I received a phone call...a horrible cry for help from my brother. He was in the process of killing himself with alcohol...he actually died in the hospital from alcohol poisoning. I didn't realize it at the... Continue Reading →
in pursuit of wild things 