Fathers and Fishing

Fathers and Fishing

Early in the morning, we boarded the boat with all our necessary fishing paraphernalia in its place and plenty of snacks, lunch, and drinks in the cooler.  We slowly maneuvered our way downtown the canal, and out into the channel that led us into the open waters. Tim...
God Bless America

God Bless America

God Bless America! Happy Flag Day! “First of all, I ask that you pray for all people. Ask God to bless them and give them what they need. And give thanks.2 You should pray for rulers and for all who have authority. Pray for these leaders so that we can live quiet and...
A Little Marriage Advice

A Little Marriage Advice

I was recently asked if Tim and I ever fight.  This young lady went on to say, “No, I mean fight! Like scream and yell and throw things.” She admitted that she and her ex used to have fights like the ones she was in question about. My first reply was that I feel that...
Motivational Monday: Stay Hydrated

Motivational Monday: Stay Hydrated

  Last week, I was working in the yard for three hours, 8:30 AM – 13:30 AM.  Within that time period, I only drank one bottled water. I thought that I was doing okay, because I would go and drink some water.  But…I truly wasn’t okay. I came inside,...
Our Birthday Girl!

Our Birthday Girl!

For the past few weeks I’ve been watching a momma and daddy osprey take care of their baby, high up in the tree.  Today was the day the baby was learning to fly.  It was a precious sight to see the parents nurturing and teaching their baby bird. What an appropriate...
Good Morning, Sonshine.

Good Morning, Sonshine.

I pray that you have a glorious day! This is the day that the Lord has made. Let us be glad and rejoice in it. Psalm 118:24 The sun obeys God…why shouldn’t we? Go be the light that shines bright for Christ. Someone needs to see some Sonshine today. May it be...
“Udderly” Important Message

“Udderly” Important Message

7F12E01E-EC38-4368-99A2-8BB84021FC2C (I hope you can view the above video, or this paragraph won’t make sense.) A couple of years ago, I downloaded the Snapchat app with my daughter and niece just so I could play around with those silly photo sharing capabilities. I...
Oregon Bound…Prayers Appreciated

Oregon Bound…Prayers Appreciated

  Encourage each other and help each other grow stronger in faith, just as you are already doing.  1 Thessalonians 5:11 What an appropriate bible verse to wake up to this morning. Why? Because mine and Tim’s youngest is heading on a mission trip with twelve other...
Don’t Do Bad Stuff.  Good Stuff is much better.

Don’t Do Bad Stuff. Good Stuff is much better.

Today’s word is simple… “Don’t do bad stuff. Do good stuff. Good stuff is better. Man up.” That’s how simple the pastor put it this morning. In 2 Corinthians 13:7-9 Paul simply tells us to: Pray to God.  Don’t pray to anything or anyone else. Go directly to God. Don’t...
Someone is Watching

Someone is Watching

Do you see this bracelet that has a tree on it?  You may observe it can say it is an oak tree. Another will say, “That’s the Tree of Knowledge.”  Well, call it what you want, but I saw it and bought with an almond tree on my mind. An almond tree?  Yes. And here’s why…...