The sunset is visible every evening… …the Christmas tree farm looks suspiciously like a big box store… …and your next door neighbor brings you a gift just hours after you’ve moved in! We’re here, and we’re somewhat settled. So nice to wake up slowly this morning, read my Bible, journal, and have an Advent devotion… Read More You Know You’re In Texas When…
Greetings from Louisville, Kentucky! We are about halfway through our journey to Austin, TX. It, of course, took us longer to leave our house than we thought, but finally, around 11am we said goodbye to our little red brick house and hit the road. Our first night was spent in Altoona, PA rather than in… Read More Halfway There…
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