I’ve spent a lot of time in different kinds of boats. Bass boats. Ski boats. Canoes. Pirogues. Everything from paddle boats to cruise ships. These different boats vary in size, shape, color, and purpose, yet they all have one goal in common: To be in the water, but to keep…
Read moreI hate it when I can’t sleep at night. I toss and turn. I fluff my pillow. I kick the covers off, then pull them on. I get up and turn the fan on. I toss and turn some more. I get back up and turn the radio down. All…
Read more“So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised.” Hebrews 10:35,36 (NIV) Three years ago Jim and I heeded the Lord’s leading…
Read moreIn an effort to get back in shape, my husband and I have been hiking several days a week. Besides the benefit to our health, we have found this to be a truly enjoyable experience. While walking the trails of Northern California, we have been praising God for the beautiful…
Read moreChildren sat cross-legged on the floor in various spots around the room. Some were matching planet names to images of the solar system, while others were performing long multiplication using a checkerboard tool. Students were occupied with a variety of tasks, some quietly working on their own, others quizzing each…
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