New Prayer Request/Praise Report

My aunt Judy Hartman is requesting prayer for her son, Aubrey, Jr. He has recently had two job interviews and was supposed to find out today. Both are in California, but Judy is praying that he gets the one that is closest to home and seems to be a better opportunity. Please [...]

“Just What We Needed…”

…Took the kids to Clemmons State Forest today. It was so good to get out of the house. The last week or so has seemed quite stressful (I’ll spare you the details). You know, there’s something just so soothing and healing about nature. The kids were excited and happy, yet at [...]

Sarah In The Sun

If there’s ever been an outdoor kid, it’s my Sarah Beth. She loves the sun, and the sun loves her–Sarah so easily gets the most beautiful golden tan (not a trait she gets from me!)
One late afternoon, I heard Sarah singing one of her songs. As she played on the swing in [...]

Latest Family News/Prayer Requests/Praise Reports

–Uncle Sammy went back to the doctor yesterday concerning his breathing. Please continue to pray for him.
–Aunt Teresa still needs our prayers as she continues her fight with our Lord’s help.
–My mom and dad would both appreciate your prayers concerning medical issues and other struggles “the Lord knows all about.”
–Scott’s next surgery date is [...]

Bringing “New Life” To Our Studies…

Well you know, Sarah has joined the JCHE 4-H Club, and she needs to do at least one project per year. We have decided to do an Embryology project, and we are all excited about it, including me! Tomorrow, we are going to pick up a borrowed incubator, and we’re getting fertilized [...]

A Ray of “Sonshine” Can Brighten Any Day

Yesterday just really seemed like “one of those days…” I’m sure you know the kind. You know, one of those days when nothing seems to be going right, everything you try to do seems to be wrong and only leads to more heartache and frustration… You know, one of those days when [...]

“…Jesus, Can You Help Me Find It?”

“I’ve lost my joy, Jesus can you help me find it?”
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Can you relate to this question? In Sunday School yesterday, the teacher spoke about some Christians seeming to lose their joy lately, himself included. I could certainly relate to what he was saying. Christians are supposed to be joyful, right? However, [...]

This Kid “Cracks Me Up!”

Yep, it’s my little Kerry again:
–Sarah and Kerry are watching SpongeBob–(you know, some of that “quality, educational stuff”). Sarah says to her brother, “You know they’re idiots, Kerry.”
Kerry says, “I know they’re idiots, but they’re still my heroes!!”
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**hmm–note to self–”may want to limit the viewing of SpongeBob?!”
**hmm–another note to self–”need to work on laughing [...]

A Different “Take” on “Mary Had A Little Lamb”

My brother sent the following poem to me:

“WHY WOULD THEY DO THAT?!”

A couple of weeks ago, my son was looking for a movie to watch. He picks up “The Jesus Film” and asks to watch it. Thinking he’s a little young yet at only 3, I say, “That movie’s really sad–they kill Jesus.”
“That’s sad and terrible!!,” he exclaims, “WHY WOULD THEY DO THAT?!“
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Luke 24:7 [...]