Small things appeal to something in the heart – their very smallness drawing us in. Newborn babies, tiny puppies, sweet little kittens, all touch that tender spot. However, when it comes to living life we tend to gravitate to the big things. In an age where anyone can produce their…
Read moreSometimes it’s good to go back to basics. Our church holds a 5-week Vacation Bible School we call July Jamboree. For those 5 weeks over 120 children occupy the building from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm. They learn musical skills, play outside, eat lunch, sing songs, and learn about the…
Read moreColton, my two year old grandson looked at Wyatt, his three month old brother and said “walk.” The three month old cooed at him. I smiled to myself and thought Wow! Only Jesus could give those kinds of commands and people walked but that isn’t happening here for so…
Read moreWhen we moved from a municipal water source in 1976 to the farm, I had no idea how much I took for granted. It seems like most of my adult life since then has been spent praying about water—praying for rain to come, praying for rain to stop, praying the…
Read moreThirty years ago today, we said “I do.” We made a committment to love, honor, and cherish; to stand by each other for better or worse, richer or poorer, through sickness and health, good times and bad. Until death do us part. I was a bride for one day, but…
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