I am thankful for:Thanksgiving: a time to pause, celebrate, eat and be with familyHope and humorActions that follow words New opportunities to grow and love and serveKids: the way they teach me to live Soul-talk: those who know me, know I love deep talks God: the One who loves, forgives and accepts me as I amInstruction through the WordVictory of Continue Reading

Our mutts..."Come on, try and catch me."--SquirrelThanks for visiting on Wordless Wednesday. Join in by posting photos on your blog and adding your link. Continue Reading

"The purpose of Christianity is not to avoid difficulty, but to produce a character adequate to meet it when it comes. It does not make life easy; rather it tries to make us great enough for life." ~James L. ChristensenAnother challenging quote for me to weigh in on. I've been fighting this idea with my counselor. The idea that the Christian life Continue Reading

I spent the better part of my day today decluttering and organizing. And I feel lighter. I drove to the library with grocery bags full of magazines. Then I drove to the Goodwill with a trunk full of odds and ends. Why I had two sets of plastic measuring cups is beyond me. Time to simplify. Time to live a little more free. Less is more.I think the Continue Reading

I've decided Sundays will be my day to post videos I enjoy. This Sunday's selection is the Hoyt team. They have inspired me for years now. The talent hidden in a disabled body is overwhelming. This father's love and commitment amazes me. And to think God's love is even greater. His sacrifice even higher.**IMPORTANT NOTE: Please pause my music Continue Reading

Some days I want to jump, dance, sing, and preach about how great my God is. I want to hug and love and encouragement on everyone I know and don't know. Today is one of those days. Although, it's a grey day outside, inside I am filled with the warm sunshine of God's love. I have such a inner joy. I have no real reason to feel this way. Actually, I Continue Reading