Where Do We Start?To be transformed into the image of Christ I must begin to do the will of the Father in the same place where He began: He emptied Himself. There is for any serious disciple, quite simply, no other starting place. It is a matter of beginning today to say no to yourself–specifically, [...]
Luke was able to repair our air conditioning! Apparently, it needed a new motor. The big fear was we’d have to shell out the big bucks for a new furnace, and the idea of putting a new appliance in this old house just makes Luke ill. What a blessing to have such a handyman for [...]
We had a good bit of rain yesterday afternoon. While I sat outside on the porch to watch, and thoroughly enjoy getting goosebumps for the first time in days, this story came to mind- one of my favorites from the Bible: 1 Kings 18:21-46Elijah went before the people and said, “How long will you waver [...]
For the past couple of days, we have been without air conditioning in our home. Sympathy cards and virtual Klondikes may be sent to It has been very difficult for me; I don’t know if it is more mental-”It is hot, therefore I am hot”- or truly and completely physical-”What a shame; only two popsicles [...]
The week (a few back) I thought I’d have nothing to blog about, there turned out to be a surplus of things to blog about, and this is one of the ‘lost episodes’ of that week.For science, A-Major had to make a life-size replica of herself, and fill it with bones, organs, etc. I didn’t [...]
The way things used to be The way things are now
Luke and I had the privilege of seeing Mark Shultz in concert last night, thanks to some super babysitters. I appreciated how the concert wasn’t ‘show’y like so many other artists’ are these days- he just came out and shared the songs that we know and enjoy hearing, and his purpose for being there- to [...]
This is yesterday’s entry on Mark Shultz’s video blog of his trip. You can even see the kids in a brief appearance, if you don’t blink. Scroll down for the full story on Luke’s ride.
Yesterday was the big day- the day Luke had been planning for for some time, to accompany Mark Shultz on an Ohio leg of his cross-country ride to raise money for the James Fund. We found out the night before exactly where Luke would need to meet Mark’s group. Knowing Luke would need to get [...]
Abigail, age 1What is your favorite color? Milky white, of courseWhat do you like to do in your spare time? Get into stuff, get on top of stuff, get stuff in my hairWho is a person most special to you? Mommy- she wouldn’t get much done without me around to helpWhat are you excited about [...]