It was the PERFECT way to spend our last Sunday at church before heading off to Texas for a while ~ Baptisms! I know I’ve told you this before, but it is such a privilege to have a front row seat in the lives of so many people. Hearing their testimonies, and watching their surrender… Read More Submerged Saints, Sabbatical Send-Off & Starbucks
Popovers and apple butter. That is the specialty at Judie’s, my favorite restaurant in town, but I haven’t been able to eat one there for 8 years now. Popovers are also the specialty at Jordan Pond in Acadia National Park in Maine, where Robert and I ate to celebrate our 19th anniversary this summer. I… Read More Gluten Free Friday ~ Creamy Chicken Stew & Popovers
A first time visitor to our church approached my husband after the service this past Sunday. Having already been introduced before the service began, the man felt free to come and make a comment on Robert’s sermon after the service was over. “The way I’ve come to judge a good sermon recently is to ask… Read More More Love To Thee, O Christ
“Hey, Babe ~ the gas light is on,” I casually mention from the passenger seat. “What? OK, well, I think there’s an exit coming up,” he replies. He NEVER lets the gas light come on. That’s more my style. 😉 I push the mode button on the digital screen that will give us our DTE… Read More Running On Empty ~ Filling Station Ahead
Gregory and Kory share a laugh over a Trivial Pursuit question. I’ve been following Ann Voskamp’s blog for a little while now ~ beautiful photos, kind and gracious tone, homeschool mom of six, farmer’s wife, Compassion International blogger and traveler. When I learned she was writing a book about gratitude I… Read More Eucharisteo ~ He Gave Thanks
It’s not exactly Thanksgiving leftovers, but I suppose you could substitute turkey for the sausage! And it’s not original, but just another naturally gluten free dish I discovered in Real Simple magazine. (Have I mentioned that I like that magazine a little bit?) Anyway, this is a really easy recipe ~ very little prep, and… Read More Gluten Free Friday ~ Super Easy Sausage Stew
One thing I’m thankful for these days is having BIG kids who can do BIG chores around here! I really don’t know what I would have done without them the last couple of weeks. Last week we hosted a reception here after the burial of a dear one, Josh. I don’t think there have EVER… Read More My Thanksgiving Elves & Menu
Been lots of ups and downs here lately. One of the “ups” was the chance to celebrate not only Robert’s birthday at the end of October, but also the end of his 20th year in ministry. In September of 1991, he took a youth minister position at Manchaca Baptist Church near Austin, TX, began… Read More Celebrations & Sadnesses
Cooper completed his final cross country race by earning himself a new personal record. He ran his 5K in 22:46 which is great for him! His team swept the championship by taking 1st place in JV girls and boys, as well as Varsity boys and girls. Coop had sort of a love-hate relationship with cross… Read More Gluten Free Friday ~ Cross Country, Coconut & Red Lentil Curry
We completed another half-marathon about 3 weeks ago! It was Robert’s second and my third. He had to miss last year’s because of foot and knee injuries, but thankfully, he has recovered almost completely, and was able to run again this year. It was definitely an answered prayer, and we were so grateful, as it… Read More The Race THAT IS set before us…