CRITICAL NEED FOR PRAYER!

 

 
At this very moment, there is a critical need for prayer for the safety of our troops in Afghanistan.  Whether or not you feel we should be there is not the issue.  God is waiting for us to cry out to Him for HIS intervention.  He knows what needs to happen and it needs to happen [...]

Introducing David Lunsford – Cheerleading Series

 
If you know me at all, you know that when it comes to things and people I’m excited about, I’m a cheerleader.  I just can’t keep good news to myself.  Why would I want to?  lol  
 
A week ago,  I was blessed to see and hear  musician, singer, songwriter, David Lunsford.  If you love Praise & [...]

A Must Read

 
 
“Bruchko” – This is one of my all-time, lifetime favorite books.  The true story of what happens when a sold-out-to-God teenage boy – a nerd – heads into the South American jungles to find an elusive and murderous indigenous tribe. 
 
Author:  Bruce Olson      Publisher: Creation House
 
You’re welcome.    (I know you’ll like it so I’m just sayin’…)
 
NOTE added [...]

Savoring Summer

 

 
 
It feels as if it’s been two years since we’ve had summer.  Last June ushered in devastating floods here in Iowa and the remainder of the summer was swallowed up in coping with crises.  Though Cedar Rapids is far from a full recovery, God has smiled on our area by granting lovely summer weather…perfect for growing corn. 
 
 
 
 
And perfect for those [...]

Good vs. Bad Education

 

 
 
A bad education will teach you what to think. 
 
A good education will teach you how to think. 
 
 
 
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FAQs

 

 
 
Lately, (meaning the last few months), some disturbing questions have been developing within me.   With increased frequency these questions are making their presence known.  Like pregnancy – it’s as if I’m in labor – and answers are begging to be born.  In no particular order, here are some of them:
 
1.)  How much time do I spend reading blogs, [...]

Corona 1, Robins 2

 
Came home from NC and discovered three little robin heads peeking from the nest under our front porch eaves.
 

 
Yesterday one decided to try his wings…
 
 
…and became a victim to the neighbor’s cat last night.   Hero tried to rescue it but, alas, the damage was done.
 
 
Just now I heard a clunk! on our front [...]

Six-day Riddle Solved

 
Though I flew home Monday, I’ve still been flying by the seat of my pants since we arrived.  I am not yet unpacked.  But, there are priorities, after all, so here’s the solution  to the Six-day Riddle (good guesses, by the way):
 
The photo was taken in Embera Drua, located on the Upper Chagres River in the Panama rainforest.  We reached [...]

Finding My Marbles

 

 
 
I think some of my marbles are missing.  So I’m taking some time off to find them. 
 
You can still reach me by leaving comments.  I’ll be checking my email from time to time and will see them there.  
 
I know I’m going to miss you.  And I may post a photo or short line once in [...]

Mid-day Reverie

 

 
It’s 1:14 p.m.  Mid-day.  Just stepped out onto our front porch to retrieve mail from our box across the street.  Mama robin is still vigilantly brooding in the nest she built under the eves of our front porch.  Last night she weathered quite a storm.  Thunder.  Lightening.  Wind gusts.  Rain.  Exceedingly patient, she is.
 
Strolling the sidewalk and down [...]