Walking with God

The Blarney Castle and Home

The Blarney Castle and Home

God is bedrock under my feet, the castle in which I live, my rescuing knight. My God - the high crag where I run for dear life, hiding behind the boulders, safe in the granite hideout. Psalm 18:2 When we left Killarney and was making our way to Dromoland, we stopped...

Follow Your Passion

Follow Your Passion

Regarding an occupation in life, Tim and I have always told our children to find what you are passionate about, then find a way to make money doing it. Hunter discovered a while back that he is good at math and loves to build things. He is currently a supervisor for...

Be Wise

Be Wise

While staying at the Dromoland Castle in Ireland, we had the opportunity to have close encounter with birds at their School of Falconry.  The last bird the instructor shared with us was the barn owl. This bird has commanding and stunning features! While observing the...

It’s Time…

It’s Time…

Vacation time is over, so...it’s  time for a reorder on shirts and HATS. I have a few patient and precious people who have been waiting on shirts for about three weeks.  (I have NOT forgotten about you.) Please have all orders in by this Friday, August 3rd. Do you...

Lessons from the Kylemore Abbey (Part 2)

Lessons from the Kylemore Abbey (Part 2)

(Same story, different photos.) This was the home of Mitchell and Margaret Henry.  A love story is what began, and laid the foundation, of this extricate castle.  The Henrys had visited the a hunting lodge in the the valley of Kylemore while on their honeymoon back in...

Lessons from the Kylemore Abbey (Part 1)

Lessons from the Kylemore Abbey (Part 1)

This was the home of Mitchell and Margaret Henry.  A love story is what began, and laid the foundation, of this extricate castle.  The Henrys had visited the a hunting lodge in the the valley of Kylemore while on their honeymoon back in the 1840s.  This valley is...

Sheepherding in Ireland…and in Life

Sheepherding in Ireland…and in Life

One week ago today, July 20th, was quite a memorable experience for Tim and Cole.  While we were in the area, the boys hopped on a plane and went to The British Open in Scotland.  (I’m sure I posted more photos and share their experience later.). In the meantime,...

A Lesson on and from the Birds

A Lesson on and from the Birds

While staying at the Dromoland Castle, we had the opportunity to learn about falconry.  The Peregrine falcon, Harris hawk, and the barn owl were among the birds of prey that we encountered. We can learn a lot from these birds. First of all, I was amazed at the speed...

Crowned one (Motivational Monday video included)

Crowned one (Motivational Monday video included)

For three nights, my family was able to call The Dromoland Castle, situated on 450 acres in Newmarket-On-Fergus, Co. Clare, Ireland, home.  These luxurious accommodations have been entertaining guests since the 16th century. There are enchanting sights and traditions...

How to Put A Smile on God’s Face

How to Put A Smile on God’s Face

For years, when I pray, a phrase that quite often comes out of my thoughts and mouth is “Lord, help us to put a smile on Your face in all we say and do.”  While sending a text to my grown children, I frequently remind them to “Go put a smile on God's face.” As we...

Social Media Postings

Social Media Postings

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=b4o309wIn5s&t=5s Be careful what y’all post on any and all forms of social media. Just because your parents, boss, church friends, family, whomever can’t see certain postings...remember that you can’t hide from God. (Jeremiah...

America, Hold On!

America, Hold On!

“If My people who are called by my name become humble and pray, and look for me, and turn from their evil ways, then I will. Hear them from heaven.  I will forgive their sin and heal their land.” 2 Chronicles 7:14 On April 8, 2018, my brother and author, Mike Parker,...

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