Not likely, at least not most of the time. You’ve just taken them on a special outing. Or you set aside your agenda for a couple of hours to do something with them, or you signed them up for a special class or clinic you really couldn’t afford, or bought them an outfit which meant … Read More about Do Your Kids Appreciate You?
My Hike on the AT (Appalachian Trail)
Recently my friend Melody and I took a 4-day, 3-night hike on the AT. We were both exhausted in every way physically, mentally, emotionally, socially, and needed a genuine break. In thinking about our hike I was captured by Psalm 62:1 “My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him.” Soul rest. … Read More about My Hike on the AT (Appalachian Trail)
Summer Reads!
If you are like me, you long for some good books to read during the summer. I want something meaningful to help me grow spiritually, something to inspire me, and then a couple of fun reads, aka “beach books!” Often I wish I had friends with whom I could discuss a book. A book club … Read More about Summer Reads!
Pay Attention
I really don’t like directions. And when someone says go East or North I usually have no clue which way that is. I prefer turn right or left. My husband always seems to know which way is North. Is this a gender thing? I also don’t like directions for putting things together. I am not … Read More about Pay Attention
A Call to Consider the Place of Process and Presence
Many of us have been going hard all year, and now it’s summertime. We breathe a collective sigh of relief as the school year comes to a close, projects get wrapped up, traffic slows a bit. We look forward to a trip or time to read a book. Sometimes with this slowing comes time to … Read More about A Call to Consider the Place of Process and Presence
Big Kids Camp!
Two weeks ago we hosted our 9th Annual Cousin Camp at our farm. This year we had 21 grandchildren ages 4-18, and it was crazy, wild, and great fun! This past weekend we hosted a “Big Kids Camp.” John’s three siblings plus his first cousin and their spouses joined us for a reunion, also at our … Read More about Big Kids Camp!
Do you struggle to trust God?
I do. I suspect that at this very moment each of us has at least one big concern on our heart that we are praying about or trying to fix, while at the same time trying to trust God with our issue. It might be a concern over a child, a health crisis, a difficult … Read More about Do you struggle to trust God?
Countdown to Chaos! Another Year of Cousin Camp Begins
My study floor is covered with reams of paper, sticky notes, and printed out “schedules.” One sheet has the buddy list — who gets to be whose buddy is a big deal. Another shows where everyone is sleeping — mainly floors and a closet! And did I mention a very long grocery list? Yes, it’s … Read More about Countdown to Chaos! Another Year of Cousin Camp Begins
