PRAISE REPORT!!

I’m so EXCITED–I just can’t contain it!! I have to tell the world!! My cousin Derek and his wife Shawn have GREAT NEWS!! Bailey Nicole was born some time around 1:00 p.m. today, on Friday, August 31st!! She weighed in at 7 lbs. and 13 oz. and was 20 inches long! Whew!! Glory Hallelujah–Praise God!!
Derek [...]

His Mysterious Ways…

It’s certainly true that life is full of pleasure and pain, joys and sorrows, triumphs and trials. Of course, it is not the circumstances we should focus on, but our response. I want to follow God through the sunshine and the rain. Some days I feel more like doing that than others. [...]

Would Jesus Wear A Rolex?

This song has been “playing” in my mind for two days. Yeah, I’m really not kidding–I kind of wish I were. It’s a funny and entertaining song, but then again, it’s not so funny… It makes me think–it doesn’t make me doubt my Jesus or my faith or even that there are true [...]

Doesn’t He Need A Seat-belt Too?

The kids and I were in the van, when Kerry suddenly yells out, “Oh, no!!“
I was a little startled and concerned about his sudden outburst. “What?” I ask.
“God doesn’t have on a seat-belt!” Little Kerry exclaims.
“Honey, I think that’s o.k., ” I say.
“Well, He’s in the van, isn’t He?” Kerry asks. [...]

Recent Prayer Update

My cousin Tiffany just sent me another update about Sammy and Teresa. She says that her parents are doing well, but of course still desire our prayers. Also, Tiffany asks that we continue to pray for Derek and Shawn and the safe arrival of their “precious little Bailey.” Shawn’s due date is [...]

Jesus Paid It All

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“…Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be white as snow…” –Isaiah 1:18
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Jesus Paid It All

(Words by Elvina Hall, 1865)
I hear the Savior say,
“Thy strength indeed is small;
Child of weakness, watch and pray,
Find in Me thine all in all.”
Refrain
Jesus paid it all,
All to Him I owe;
Sin had left a crimson [...]

What Are You Doing, Kerry?

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Little Kerry and I had the following dialogue today:
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Me: “What are you doing, Kerry?”
Kerry: “I’m not doing anything.”
Me: “Don’t tell me a story! I know you’re doing something… Is it bad?”
Kerry: No, it’s not bad, but it’s not good either!!
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**Hmm, what do you think? Should I [...]

As The Deer

“As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God.“ –Psalm 42:1

As The Deer
Written by Martin Nystrom
As the deer panteth for the water,
So my soul longs after you.
You alone are my hearts desire,
And I long to worship You.
Chorus
You alone are my strength, my shield;
To You [...]

Sarah’s “Preaching” Again…

…O.k., but in a good way and without a lot of “preachiness.” Little Kerry was not wanting to get dressed for church yesterday morning. He was whining and complaining–having a bad morning–like all of us every once in a while, huh? Kerry was tired and cranky… He didn’t like what Daddy picked out for him [...]

Jesus Saves

Below is the song that’s “playing” in my mind this morning. It’s a song of joy and victory and a good one to begin anyone’s morning! Happy Sunday morning to ya!
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Jesus Saves
Words-Priscilla J. Owens/Music-William Kirkpatrick
We have heard the joyful sound: Jesus saves! Jesus saves!
Spread the tidings all around: Jesus saves! Jesus [...]