— Character Development, Life Lessons —

The Hidden Treasures of Trials

There it was in all of its beauty. Deafening- All other sounds surrendered. Thousands of gallons of water- thundering, cascading, crashing over a massive rock wall and filling the river. Not just water- it was fresh spring water of the purest kind, and in abundance.  My mind went back over the 1 hour long hike we… Read More The Hidden Treasures of Trials

— Five Minute Friday —

What Mama Did (Five Minute Friday)

What did Mama do? She planted a dream in my heart… My Mama kept me in piano lessons. And although I’ve taken the ball and run with it on my own now as I further my own musical education, she is the one who planted the seed. I am gifted with the ability to play… Read More What Mama Did (Five Minute Friday)

— Recipes —

Let It Snow…Popcorn (A Fun Winter Snack Idea)

{Ahem} First up, apologies to all of my email followers who received this half-finished post in your inboxes yesterday! In the transfer from Windows Live Writer, somehow I hit ‘publish’ instead of ‘post draft.’  This is the full post…which is actually kind of outside my blogging niche, but who can resist sharing a recipe that… Read More Let It Snow…Popcorn (A Fun Winter Snack Idea)

— Life Lessons, Ministry, Parenting/Family, Prayer —

From My Heart: Every Wall Has A Door

Tiny Daughter chatters with the “new girl. One Sunday, because of the weather, a visitor dropped in with her small daughter.  Like magnets, Tiny Daughter and “new girl” found each other and stayed together all morning. I listen in as Tiny Daughter’s voice chirps out a phrase of friendship: “You can be my new sister!”… Read More From My Heart: Every Wall Has A Door

— Marriage, Ministry, Prayer —

Give the Gift of Prayer~ A Free Printable Calendar for Wives

Today I wanted to make you aware of a new free resource on my blog, just in time for Valentine’s Day!  I can’t think of a better gift for your spouse than the commitment to pray consistently and specifically for him (I’m assuming that most of ya’ll are gals). About a year and a half… Read More Give the Gift of Prayer~ A Free Printable Calendar for Wives