“Our anxiety does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows but only empties today of its strengths.” – Charles H. Spurgeon Worry! We all do it and we do it too much. Worry is an ineffective and exhausting way of dealing with life’s problems. We have [...]
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Pink Foot?
The pink, princess tent in the basement is our tent in the wilderness. We look through a hole in the tent roof to see the nighttime stars and look for the Big Dipper. Samantha, the leader of our camp, turns out the lights and tells [...]
You Are Exactly Where You Are Meant to Be – St. Theresa’s Prayer of Daily Trust and Joy
They are led in with joy and gladness; they enter the palace of the king. Psalm 45:15 St. Theresa’s Prayer of Daily Trust and Joy May today there be peace within. May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be. [...]
New Years Eve Ideas for Young Children
Ring out the old, ring in the new, Ring, happy bells, across the snow: The year is going, let him go; Ring out the false, ring in the true. – Alfred, Lord Tennyson (1850) Happy New Year We always found New Year’s Eve the most [...]
Soups On! Crockpot Cookbook Giveaway! Enter Today!
We are constantly looking for simple and healthy ways to gather together around the table. Do you have a soup recipe to share? Please join us for this gathering of soup recipes and cookbook drawing. Just send your family’s favorite soup recipe to my email [...]
Hark the Herald Angels Sing
In Bethlehem, as the night winds blew through an unadorned stable, tiny fingers and toes heralded glorious, miraculous news to shepherds, angels, Mary, Joseph and all who will kneel today. God was once again among His people. The Word became flesh and dwelt among us. [...]
Stop the Chatter!
As a wife, mother, grandmother and friend, I find I often get overly involved in the concerns of others. I find myself rehearsing in my own head the solutions I see for each problem. God repeatedly – and gently – reminds me that I cannot [...]
A Thanksgiving Prayer
Thou that has given so much to me, Give one thing more–a grateful heart; Not thankful when it pleaseth me, As if thy blessings had spare days; But such a heart,whose pulse may be Thy praise – George Herbert Heavenly Father, Forgive us for praising you [...]
Craft Buckets!
Here is a great idea for birthday gifts –or even to have on hand when the grandkids come and visit. You can fill it with age appropriate craft supplies. Crayons Markers Paper Post-it notes Ribbon Buttons Fiskar Scissors Glue sticks Glitter pens Popsicle sticks Foam [...]
Meditating on Psalm 23 on Saturday Morning
In late spring, my grandmother hired a gardener for a day. He would till the muddy flower garden at the foot of the hill right below my Grandmother’s house. After Grandmother chose this year’s colors – her favorite consistently being a deep pink – the [...]
