Unlike me, Robert doesn’t always have a lot to say.  Sometimes our conversations are more one-sided with me talking and him listening. That’s usually the way it is when the topic of “feelings” arises. Occasionally I just like to say to him, “Let’s talk about our feelings”. And he usually responds with, “I don’t even […]

I’m so glad you joined me for the second half of this two-part post!  Previously, I wrote about the strength and encouragement I draw from my Saviour Who has also walked this life in human flesh and was “touched with the feeling of our infirmities” (Hebrews 4:15).  It’s such a comfort to me to know […]

  t really means a lot to me when I can talk with someone who truly understands how I feel because they’ve “been there” before. I always appreciate sympathy and a listening ear, but talking through something with a person whose own experience has led them down a similar path gives me an extra sense […]

Sisters, count it all joy when you clean up various messes… This loose take on James 1:2 popped into my brain recently as I was wiping up the greasy remnants of my husband’s French fry-ing adventure from the night before.  The thought came to me right after this one:  Why am I cleaning up a […]

Robert’s job is primarily an outdoor one. In the winter, he deals with cold and snow and wind.  He goes off to work with a hat and gloves and sometimes a thermos of soup. In the summer he contends with the sun and heat and humidity.  Sunscreen and plenty of water are needed every day.  […]

I don’t know about you, but I can be pretty good at making some plans. A portion of these plans are just dreams, conceived by and tucked away in my romantic little heart, all tied up with pretty little bows. Most of my plans are practical. I plan out what’s for supper, and what I’ll […]

In our journey through Shari’s e-book “30 Days to Lay Aside Weight”,  we endeavor to identify and put off those things in our lives that are weighing us down in mind, body, or soul. Shari’s devotional e-book is founded on the theme of Hebrews 12:1 – “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great […]

Have you ever had to pick up sticks? It was quite possibly my least favorite chore as a child. To prepare the yard so my dad could mow, we kids would be recruited to walk the grass and pick up stray sticks. Poky, pointy, scratchy sticks. To me it seemed like such a tedious task […]

Moments matter. That moment when your child drives off in the car by herself for the first time.  And even better, that moment when you see her pulling safely back into the driveway. That moment when you are somewhat grudgingly grocery shopping, and look up to see your husband coming to join you, as a […]

  Saying “no” to ourselves is sometimes very hard to do.  I can be pretty good at convincing myself to give in to things I would like to have or eat, but probably shouldn’t (I’m looking at you, delicious candy).  After all, I know all my weak spots and how I can be most effectively […]