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I have a few random pictures from our recent family vacation in Emerald Isle, NC. This is my desire This is my return This is my desire to be used by you My simple gift for you this Sunday is this reminder of God's incredible, all-consuming love for you. http://youtu.be/TiQaRn0k88w (If you are viewing via … [Read more...]
There is nothing like being at the beach and reveling in God's majesty. We can't even begin to imagine the magnitude of the world God has created. Yet as we vacationed last week I tried to record a few details to remind me when I forget. As I share my Simple Gift this Sunday I pray you will be reminded of God's great love … [Read more...]
We were blessed to spend the last week at Emerald Isle, N.C., with all of our immediate family. Lots of togetherness. Some squabbles. Normal irritations. Learning to live all together as one again, adults and children. As I write this Simple Gift Sunday post I am reminded of just how blessed I am. Family that loves … [Read more...]
I suffer from insomnia and nights can be such a battle for me. As I will my body to find true rest I am usually accompanied by my ipod while I rock the night away in my rocking chair. It seems the times I need rest the most God sends a precious song to me. This week it was "The More I Seek You" by Kari Jobe and Gateway … [Read more...]
I heard this version of Victory in Jesus for the first time at Beth Moore Living Proof here in Greensboro NC. It's an old, old hymn with a terrific new sound by Travis Cottrell. As always, I wish you a blessed Sunday filled with family and rest! (Photos by my youngest … [Read more...]
I have become a big Christy Nockels fan. I've heard some of her music on K-love before and recently downloaded her album "Into the Glorious." It is an amazing worship album. I hope you enjoy these images and the simple message in the song "Carry Your Name." How merciful the cross How powerful the blood How beautiful Your … [Read more...]
I have written a lot through these last years about my journey through grief. My sister, dead at the age of 53 from a sudden heart attack. Our oldest adopted daughter, unable to live at home during her later teen years and, sadly, estranged from us now. My dad passed away in 2009, my mom on Christmas Eve 2010 from neglect by her … [Read more...]
We had some beautiful weather this week and the kids and I had fun watching the dogs roll around in the clover. Such exuberance and joy for the simple life. For this week's Simple Gift Sunday I wanted to share with you a song by Shane and Shane. I wasn't familiar with them but I knew they were two friends, … [Read more...]
This weekend I listened to Beth Moore talk about the importance of transparency. Being real and genuine is what I desire so here's my truth. The Christian life is not a road paved with applause and worldly accolades. It is not recognized as a vehicle of praise. Instead at times it is strewn with attacks and hurt, ambition and … [Read more...]
(Large chalk board wall in my son's room featuring his drawings) As we maneuver through another difficult situation with our adopted son I have been so overwhelmed with the need to find a purpose and a plan in all the pain and unknown. My thoughts are agonized and my heart heavy. How do you survive a pain that is so deep it is unreachable … [Read more...]
What began as a little family journal in 2008 has turned into a passion for sharing my life, faith, adventures and dreams as a DIY, crafty, bargain hunting, homeschooling, memory keeping mom of both biological and adopted children. Make yourself at home! Click here to read more about me.
