This quote from Max Lucado has me thinking: We create elaborate houses for our bodies, but our souls are relegated to a hillside shanty where the night winds chill us and the rain soaks us. Is it any wonder the world is so full of cold hearts?(another photo from Astoria, Oregon. This mansion was built in 1885.) Continue Reading

Here are some photos of our vacation into California to see the redwoods. I felt like an ant. It was spooky and yet amazing to see the size of these giant trees. I stood in awe of God, the creator of all living things. BIG things!I loved watching a short video about the forest and hearing that these trees survive all types of weather because their Continue Reading

I stopped blogging for almost two months again. Why did I stop this time? Because I didn't feel like I had anything profound to say. For awhile there, I spent time reading other bloggers thoughts and I found myself comparing. And I didn't measure up. I wasn't as honest, funny, or even as interesting as other bloggers. Sad to know I stopped Continue Reading

I've been tagged. Okay Rachelle, I'll play the game. Here's the rules:Each person starts with 8 random facts/habits about themselves. People who are tagged need to write their eight things and post the rules. At the end of your blog, tag eight people and list their names. Don't forget to leave them a comment telling them they're tagged, and to read Continue Reading

While writing an article about my struggle with paralyzing fears, I came up with some hard questions. I want your perspective. Is fear a sin? Is it a stronghold? Is it a weakness or frailty? Is it a lack of faith or trust?I'd appreciate any insight you have. I'm the type of person who tends to want everything figured out in nice little boxes. So Continue Reading