When was the last time you were bad at something?I have wanted to learn to throw pottery for years. As a young girl, I was intrigued by dad’s pottery wheel. He built it himself - a kick-wheel. He kept it spinning and controlled the speed by kicking the base. I was about 8 years old.... Continue Reading →
Laughing Over Spilled Beans
We celebrated the life of my friend, Debbie Riebesehl, today. She was a bright light, a person whose commitment to the Lord and her family inspired everyone who had the chance to know her. She is also one of the best storytellers I've ever met. She wrote about her life in a way that encouraged... Continue Reading →
Pandemic Lessons
Now that my vaccination card has both doses recorded, and guidelines suggest it is safer to resume more and more "normal" living, I am enjoying getting re-acquainted with the feelings of freedom once (unknowingly) taken for granted. I believe I'll be mindful of and treasuring these freedoms for the rest of my days. Things like:... Continue Reading →
Noah
A young man in our community went to Heaven on Saturday. I don't just mean that he passed away. I really mean that he went to Heaven. His faith in and reliance on Christ gives me this certainty. Those of us who knew him are finding much comfort in this, even as we grieve with... Continue Reading →
Father Knows Best (yet another lesson in trusting God’s timing)
All of her college applications have been submitted for 3 weeks now. It is a "load off" and things have returned to normal around our house and in our relationship. I am beyond thankful. Even as I was encouraging her to get them done, and trying my hardest to do my best to avoid nagging,... Continue Reading →