If you work at a church, Easter is a BIG deal! It’s the biggest week of the year. You work on this one day for months. And the weeks leading up to Easter are a whirlwind of activity. It’s that … Continue reading
Don’t worry. Be thankful.
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A little something for the boys
I like to make things for people. Over the years, I’ve loved making crocheted lacey placemats Sweet little beaded socks for girls of all ages Crocheted Frozen hats for the girls Blankets, bags, etc. Girls have always been … Continue reading
When you run a half marathon…
You have to get up really, really early. You feel kind of crummy from getting up early and from pre-race nerves. You worry about having to use the bathroom during the race. For real! You don’t feel like eating anything. … Continue reading
There is enough
There is enough love. There is enough grace. There is enough mercy. There is enough forgiveness. There is enough joy. There is enough hope. There is enough food. There is enough water. There is enough money. There is enough … Continue reading
When you ask your 8-year-old to take pictures on his trip…
You are thinking along the lines of: – Pictures of him and his dad – Pictures of friends – Pictures of people hiking – Bears or other wildlife he might see along the way But here’s what you get: A … Continue reading
Weekend in Addison: Walking with Strangers/New Friends
Last Saturday, I went for a walk at Celestial Park in Addison, TX. When I go walking, I like to take my camera with me just in case I find something pretty or memorable. I had finished walking through the … Continue reading
Weekend in Addison: Fun with the Psalms
I have a pretty good memory. I can remember back to when I was about 18 months old and my memory is pretty reliable. So, it’s frustrating that this memory does not seem to stick around when I read. And I read … Continue reading
Weekend in Addison: in pictures
Once a year, Chris and I take a weekend to do a personal retreat to spend time with God, listen to him and relax. Chris had already done his, so it’s been my turn. Our weekends have been so full … Continue reading
Fair Trade Clothing
Lately, I’ve been reading a lot about generosity, and a fire has been lit in me. I’m pretty convinced at this point that when you start thinking/reading about generosity, it is almost impossible to not get excited! Just try it! … Continue reading
You know the teenage years will be fun when…
One day last week, I picked my son up from school and started asking him about his day. He told me a few things about his day (Despite all the years of trying to train him to tell me everything, … Continue reading
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