What I Learned in December (Linking up to Chatting at the Sky)
I’m linking up with Emily at Chatting at the Sky to share what I learned this month! My boys stood up in front of the church this month and both did great! James’s class sang a few songs and he stood with them, jingling a bell. David was a shepherd in his class’s skit and…
Best of 2013
Best email we received: “There’s a little boy in China who needs a family. Could it be you?” Best Instagram video: Me running up the steps in Philadelphia, like Rocky Balboa, because Lee wouldn’t do it. Best new recipe: Copy-cat recipe for Red Robin’s Bleu Ribbon Burger (I attempted it many different ways, and this…
Our “Different” Kids Can Make a Difference in the World
When the neighbors peered at the baby John and asked “What then will this child be?” they had no idea the path he would travel. But, Luke 1:66 tells us, “the hand of the Lord was with him.” The hand of the Lord is with your child, too. Our kids are different. We can either see…
Goal for 2014: More Selfies
A few months ago we were hanging out with our friends Joey and Annette in their backyard around their fire pit. They brought out all the ingredients for s’mores and we got to work, melting marshmellows and trying to get the perfect amount of chocolate. My husband Lee had never made s’mores before, which the…
Five Ways to Turn Down the Noise
On Sunday, we sat in church as snow silently fell outside. When we opened the doors to leave, we were surprised at how much had come down, blanketing the hill our church sits on, the road out front, and every car in the parking lot. Unlike rain, sleet, or hail, snow is silent. Each time…
