spring is in the air. this song speaks of what we love most about spring - new life. resurrection hope.

grace.need i say more?

it's nice to have a resource like these ways to play. it's one less thing for me to plan!

The hymn "Am I a Soldier of the Cross?" poses the question, "Is this vile world a friend to grace to help me on to God?"Of course, no, this vile world isn't a friend to grace. But God in His grace, has put many friends in this world who are helping me on to Him.I... Continue Reading →

he is almost 10 months old and doesn't have a tooth in his mouth yet. but, the poor babe is miserable. i have a feeling in a few weeks he's going to have a mouth full of chompers. i love his little gums though and am enjoying his toothless grin for a little bit longer!and... Continue Reading →

about the love a mama has for her boy.happy 9 months, little mr.we love you!

The other day the girls and I were recounting God's blessings and help to our family through 2010. We were talking about Matt's ordination which prompted Stella to ask, "Can girls be pastors?" "No...", I said, but was interrupted mid-sentence by, "What?! Why not?!" The part of me that is still being sanctified wanted to... Continue Reading →

By faith we'll walk as You walk with us.                   -photo by joy m., 2003

It's that time of year again. Time to reprint one of these and fill in the blanks for the year ahead. What a helpful exercise it has been this past year! So as to keep it from being a wasted effort, Matt suggested we review it together each quarter and see if we were making progress... Continue Reading →

Sometimes going to sleep is a fearful thing. With our three precious ones snug in their beds, it's hard to close my eyes and surrender to the vulnerability that comes with sleeping because I know all that could happen in this sinful, dark world around us. That's why last night what made me drift off... Continue Reading →

Holy Child who chose the hearts of menTo be His favoured homeLeaving heaven’s gates for BethlehemGod came to call His ownNow to us the highest King is bornBehold the Royal SonGlory kneels to mend all that is tornThe promised Child has comeJoy and pain as man He knew on earthNo place to lay His headAs... Continue Reading →