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the hunt…
A few days ago, I got up at 6am to go hunting with my husband. It was only 9 degrees outside, so we bundled up. We walked to the deer stand by only the light of the moon. Once we got there and got seated, it was so quiet and peaceful. We had a beautiful view of...
Empty Spaces…
I was ready this year, sooner than usual, to take the Christmas décor down. Maybe it was because I had live garland and the pine droppings were driving me crazy. Maybe it was because I was just ready to have the house back in order. Maybe it was a combination of...
Start….Stop….Continue…
As we approach a new year, many of us will set new goals for the coming year. According to statistics, less than 10% of people will keep their New Year’s resolution. Does this mean we should just scrap the idea and forget about setting goals? Certainly not! The key...
Gifts…..for you
I went to the dmv today to renew my license. The officer in the front entrance was all smiles and pointed me in the right direction. Once I got to the section where they renew and take pictures, I was greeted cheerfully by 2 women. Everyone in the waiting area was...
To do list
It is 5 days until Christmas. Is my day filled with running around checking off a to-do list? I drove to the store yesterday to pick up my final list of groceries for our Christmas meal with family and it was obvious that most everyone in town was in full panic mode...
Technology
When you hear the word technology, you get a mix of emotions and responses. When I recently posed the question of what is the first word that comes to mind when you hear the word technology, I got both negative and positive feedback but the negative far outweighed...
Good news
When was the last time you heard really good news? We don’t get enough good news in a world that is wrecked with bad news of corruption. When you get good news, your initial response is to share it. There is no better news than the gospel, God’s revelation to us. The...
Immanuel
I got an update today from one of our friends serving overseas. She shared many stories of refugees finding hope in the bible, asking questions and seeking to know Jesus. She talks of how the families that visit the center feel a sense of warmth and love. One of...
#GivingTuesday
#GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable season, a great way to focus energy on end of the year giving. Are you are shopping for someone that has everything? Are you shopping for someone that has a heart for missions? Do you have someone no longer with you that you...
Nothing is wasted
Time and time again, God has shown me how nothing is wasted. He will use our circumstances, our resources, our skills, our time, abilities and more importantly disabilities to accomplish His will! Many years ago, I met with a friend of mine, one that is much wiser...
