I was writing my next post about preparing for power outages, as I was writing about heat sources and my parents’ old wood stove the Holy Spirit started to speak. I remember the smell of the smoke as dad would light a fire in the old wood stove. Once the flames grew, the sound of […]
His Warmth Never Fails Read Post »
I watched the flames flicker in the gas fireplace as I warmed my cold sore hands above the vent. I closed my eyes and I started to imagine the heat melting away the pain in my joints only leaving the soothing sensation of relief from old injuries I have acquired through the years. I began
By His Stripes We Are Healed: God Uses Pain for Good Read Post »
Dinner time rolls around and its time to start asking everyone what they want to eat. You get the same requests every night for, “whatever you want”, “I don’t care”, “eww no!”, “I don’t want that”, or “I don’t know”. By the time you decide on something it’s later and you don’t feel like cooking
Gluten-Free One Dish Meals: More Flavor, Less Mess! What’s Not to Love! Read Post »
For the past several days I have watched my husband David work on our front porch. We built the porch last year and we want to add a roof before the winter weather brings snow. I sat in my folding chair and sipped my coffee as I watched how meticulous David was being with every
God Chose a Craftsman Read Post »
“He gives food to every living thing. His faithful love endures forever. Give thanks to the God of heaven. His faithful love endures forever.”Psalms 136:25-26 NLT The smell of bacon filled the air as it began frying in the pan sizzling on the stove. One by one I cracked large white eggs into a bowl
The First will Be Last, The Last Will Be First Read Post »
The wind was howling through the trees as white fluffy clouds disappeared behind them and dark gray clouds took their place. A storm was getting ready to blow through the valley and a couple of eagles soared above gliding on the wind. It looked as if they were dancing gracefully in the heavens. I looked
Growing Down to Reach Heaven Read Post »
I started to put Bj’s collar on him when he began to jump in the air with excitement. He knew what was happening! Barking his beagle bugle horn he alerted the entire valley it was time to chase the ball! I couldn’t open the gate fast enough for him to leap down the steps and
Shout with Joy to the Lord and Keep Your Focus on Him Read Post »
One of my life goals has been to create a life I don’t need a vacation from. That’s everyone’s dream right? I feel like with time and patience David and I have turned this idea into a reality and not only do we continue to enjoy each other’s company but we enjoy being at home.
12 At Home Date Ideas to Reconnect with Your Spouse and Fall in Love with Being at Home Read Post »
Stress is a part of life and sometimes it starts at the moment you open your eyes to the moment you close them. Today I could feel my neck and back muscles tighten with every second as the day went on and all I could think about was soaking in a hot bath to ease
A year ago today my husband David was baptized in the creek behind our house. With his permission I wanted to share a story about his journey to Jesus. December 18th 2024 David came to me one night with a small gift box. He said he couldn’t wait until Christmas to give it to me.
A Story of a Wife’s Answered Prayer and a Husband’s New Life in Jesus Christ Read Post »
