On the right, you'll notice the rare and almost extinct Starbucks-Skyper. With no Internet at home, we're adapting to our surroundings while keeping our loved ones up to date with our weekly shenannigans. Grandparents are surprisingly capable of learning to Skype when their grandkids are 2,300 miles away. This event on the right would be from … [Read more...]
Big Faith = Big Adventure
It always surprises me when people of faith find God boring. Is this how you feel? Maybe you have been sitting too long in your comfortable place. If you hang on to the ledge and refuse to jump the adventure will never begin. We recently got out of our very own comfortable place and took a 2300 mile leap of faith. We moved from … [Read more...]
Moving is Hard – People We Love Made It Easier
We're on our way to Nashville. If you do the mileage-math, it's about 2300 miles from our home town of Cameron Park, California. Quite the summer road trip. This photo is a pretty accurate rendition of what our Chevy Suburban looks like. We're in Cheyenne, Wyoming tonight in case you spot us. These past few weeks have been incredibly … [Read more...]
David. His name means beloved.
David. His name means beloved. My child of laughter. The child who desires joy before anything else is graduating. When he was born I remember thinking, What do I do with a little boy? Being raised in a predominantly female family, I didn't understand boys. His big sister pushed aside her Barbies and made a special place for him. Still, she … [Read more...]
How to Stay Happily Married on Mother’s Day
There’s something about runny eggs and lumpy pancakes served by dimpled hands and chubby cheeks that makes my mom-heart all a-flutter. So, what does marriage and Mother's Day have to do with one another? Alot. As much as I love to watch my own four attempt to honor me, I’ve been known to be a bit cranky on Mother’s Day. No, not with my … [Read more...]
When God Says Get Out of the Boat–Get Out of that Boat!
“You’re moving to Nashville, Tennesse? Really? Why? ” Questions like these are tough to answer. There isn’t one specific reason. What makes a fourth-generation Californian uproot her life and move 2300 miles away? It’s crazy, really. How do I share with the people I love that I'm feeling called there? When I handed my life over to Jesus I … [Read more...]
Trading Earthquakes for Tornadoes
I'm expecting the blog-police to show up and arrest me for neglect. I used to write on my blog almost daily.Yeah, it's been quiet around here. I've been a little preoccupied. Why do I have this lovely white stormtrooper helmet over here? I'll share why in a minute. For now... Ready for a few excuses? Our oldest daughter is graduating from … [Read more...]
Are You a Writer? What Are You Waiting For?
Women’s Ministry Events- Three Hills You Should Never Die On
Sing the national anthem at a baseball game, wave Old Glory on the 4th of July, or slap a “My son is in the Army” sticker on your car and you’ll have my full attention. I was raised by a former U.S. Marine who taught me to love God and country and to never, ever give up. Add this never- say- die element to women’s ministry and you see how I … [Read more...]
Heidi’s October – Have you read it yet?
There are many books I've read and loved. Bookaholics like me read wonderful books quite often, but it takes a lot to add one to the "love" column. Today, I'm adding Heidi's October. For Heidi Jordan, young and lovely, life is neatly mapped out and right on target. Her university grades are high, her future in the medical field … [Read more...]
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