Well Versed

Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. Not only so, but we also rejoice in [...]

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Growing Pains

I’m suffering from growing pains these days. Yep, it’s usually the kids who deal with this, but I have a bad case of them, I tell you. I’m struck lately with how quickly Hayden and Isaac are growing up, Hayden especially. He’s very nearly a man! My baby! How can this be?! He just finished [...]

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Thursday Thankfuls

1. My Lord and Savior2. My sweet husband3. Hayden Andrew4. Isaac William5. Kammie, George & Abigail
6. Nice weather—not too hot, not rainy, just wonderful7. Great authors like Janette Oke8. Not being any more limited by fibromyalgia than I am9. Having enough food, even things are tight until next month10. My computer and all its peripherals [...]

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Well Versed

Sorry it’s been so long since I’ve posted! Things have been a bit “off” for me. I can’t write much today but here is some favorite Scripture. And it is a perfect reminder to me right now, let me just say. God is good!Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does [...]

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Cards, Cards, Cards!

I’m a scrapbooker and cardmaker. I’ve been scrapbooking for about 5 years now and making cards since around 1995 or so. With all the great scrapbooking techniques and materials out there now, my cards have become better, especially over the past few years. I enjoy scrapping and cardmaking so much–it’s a way to use my [...]

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Thursday Thankfuls

1. Talent and creativity for cardmaking and scrapbooking
2. Supplies and a workspace for cardmaking and scrapbooking3. A homey apartment that is ours4. Plenty of delicious food to eat5. Kammie
6. George
7. Abigail8. Cory9. A thriving garden–oh, the lettuce!
10. Internet–ours was down all day yesterday11. Books from the library

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Well Versed

And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth and insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ—to the glory and [...]

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Our New Little Sweetie

We have a new family member here in our cozy little apartment. She’s small, busy, talks a lot—and is very fluffy. Introducing…….Abigail (aka Abi and Little One)! Our little sweetheart is about 10 weeks old and is half Siamese with pretty blue eyes, quite a few Siamese markings, and fluffy medium-length fur. We weren’t really [...]

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It Is Well With My Soul

I have often turned to this song for comfort in the past. I have been stubborn lately and have not let myself turn to it but am finally conceding and willing it to be well with my soul! Last night I was listening to the Newsboys CD He Reigns. There are a number of songs [...]

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Thursday Thankfuls

First, let me apologize for being gone all week. I’m really struggling right now and haven’t had much to say. But I did want to say something, so here are my Thankfuls…
1. Not feeling worse than I do2. Friends and family who pray for me3. An excellent therapist4. Hayden5. Isaac6. My best friend [...]

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Well Versed

A mantra for me these days:
Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.James 1:2-4, NIV

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