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to encourage your heart and
add a lift to your step
The Blog
to encourage your heart and
add a lift to your step
Labor Day…Already?
Labor Day is viewed by many to be the unofficial end to summer. I love summer, and I don't want it to end.This summer flew by me at lightning speed. I did my best through the end July to capture our summer on my blog, but time seemed to get squeezed for me again. I...
Prison Post Hurts My Heart
Loving God...loving others. That's what I attempt to do each day. Some days I do it well. Some days I do not. But tonight I saw a post on facebook that about made me want to lose my cool. I usually don't get worked up by many posts, but this one really upset me....
Bill’s Biking Accident
I've been putting off writing this post because my emotions are still so raw. But I want to make sure the account of this event isn't missed for my children's sake for years down the road. I don't believe, however, that our family will ever forgot this event in our...
Facing our Fears
I expect to be spending most of the day today sitting right here at our dining room table, in front of my laptop. I am working from home today, writing the message for our Worship Service at Mission of Hope on Sunday. I always enjoy sharing God's Word, and I get the...
An Untimely Death
I just finished reading an online obituary of a thirteen year old who lived in a neighboring town.My heart aches. I didn't know this young man, but I understand my Godson, Bennett and niece, Angie were classmates of his. Bennett must also have played football with...
Getting Used to the Quiet
This has sure been a strange week for me. I've been home a lot by myself. I used to cherish those times...now, not so much. I'm used to the hustling and bustling that always seems to be happening in our home. I'm not used to the quiet.Ali has moved out on her own. She...
