Easier Isn’t Always Better

I am having a glorious day. Beautiful weather. Dirt under my fingernails. Nothing on the agenda. Four beautiful babes alternating naps, snacks, and movies. Lots of ice cream. Lots of laying around. Heaven. I am also enjoying some leisurely reading. Most of the time, I...

Commitment?

When did commitment become a four-letter word?  More and more people are unwilling to commit to anything.  Why? Distractions We have so many options available that it is hard to make choices.  Think of internet search engines – you type in a word and...

Listen for God

Lately I have been spending a large amount of my prayer time just listening.  I have specifically set this time aside to receive direction from God.  I really seek to be lead by the Spirit of God.  In reading through the life of David, I find numerous...

DON’T Burn the Koran!

As I’m sure most of you have heard, a pastor in Gainesville, Fla. is planning to burn the Koran in rememberance of the events of September 11th.  As a Christian, I was mortified and deeply disappointed at his actions.   I could see no...

When Did I Become an Antique?

A few weeks ago my husband and I went out to dinner in Stillwater, Minnesota.  Stillwater is a quaint, little river town along the St. Croix.  It’s known, not only for its beautiful shoreline, but also for its shopping. There are loads of stores filled with...