2 girls+ 1 boy  with bugs bunny teeth= a very blessed momand daughterremembering the grace of the gospel: a letter for my mom on mother's day 

In 1966 I joined Operation Mobilization for a year of ministry in France, but spent two years in India instead. While in London that summer, at the one-month OM orientation, I volunteered to work on a clean-up crew late one night.Around 12:30am I was sweeping the front steps of the Conference Centre when an older... Continue Reading →

Me: Ruby, I don't want you to turn three! Will you stay two?Ruby: I will come back to two after I turn "fee".Last night after reading about Cain and Abel...Stella: Ruby, I promise I won't ever kill you. Even if I get really angry at you, we'll just work it out.

jerald t. neuhartfeb 3, 1937 - mar 30, 2009strong working man hands.8 oz. glass bottles of coke.CAT heavy equipment.chevy trucks.and a God who keeps His promises."being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus." philippians 1.6

I think during Spring Break we'll try to implement this chore chart for the girls. I've already input most of their jobs and I think Stella will enjoy some computer time checking off her and Ruby's chores. We've done a paper chart with stickers on the closet door and on the refrigerator. However, our budding artists... Continue Reading →

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 →