What Is Your Stone?

What Is Your Stone?

The hours following the crucifixion of Christ brought heartache, disappointment, and fear to His disciples. Just a few days earlier, expectations had been heightened when Jesus rode the donkey on a road to Jerusalem and stopped on the hill overlooking the favored...
Less Is Best

Less Is Best

I recently purchased a book that contains stories written by various authors. The topic focused on having less and how much joy that can bring, along with decreased stress. I began reading some of the short stories and marveled at what people did to downsize or become...
Close By

Close By

“Help, help!” my husband yelled during the early hours of that January morning. But wait! I am getting ahead of myself in telling this story. Let me go back to the beginning of a very interesting experience. Looking ahead with anticipation to the arrival of our...
Order Out of Chaos

Order Out of Chaos

What do I enjoy doing in regard to my role in the home? Cleaning the house? Not really. Cooking? Yes, definitely that—plus trying new recipes and changing up the ones I have to utilize the ingredients on hand. Laundry? Yes, and it’s even fun to sort clothes and put...
A Total Surprise – Shhh!

A Total Surprise – Shhh!

My daughter Janelle loves connecting, bonding, and strengthening relationships. About one month prior to her July birthday, I believe a God-given thought came to my mind which I shared with my husband Daniel. “How about we travel to the west coast and surprise her for...