"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you. Plans to give you a hope and a future."
It is my voice.

It is my voice.

I started this blog because I wanted my voice and my opinions to be heard. Something had happened in my life that rocked my foundation and I used my blog as a medium to work through the pain and anger.   In that situation I had no voice.    Those in authority (or even...

Warning … sad post alert.

Warning … sad post alert.

Yes, here I am -- sitting on my parent's wicker furniture enjoying the weather. I actually had a few minutes to myself to sift through my thoughts.  I realized I have been suppressing grief concerning my parents with the holidays approaching.  It was this time of year...

It started with a glance.

It started with a glance.

Once you have disobeyed in one area ... it is easy to compromise in another. (Jim Laffoon) Have you ever noticed this truth play out in your life?  Maybe you started entertaining thoughts in your mind even though you knew you shouldn't.  At first you felt the Holy...

American Heritage Girls

American Heritage Girls

Have you ever heard of an organization called the American Heritage Girls (AHG)?   Well, if your answer is NO, then you might be interested in doing some research.   When my friends ask about AHG, I often tell them it is a Christian troop (like Girl Scouts, but...

Anger in the barn.

Anger in the barn.

Proverbs 15:1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Yesterday was a very busy day on our farm.  We had a lot of guests at our corn maze and a lot of birthday parties booked in our birthday barn. Normally when I book parties, I try to leave...

What a race!

What a race!

I have been forced to watch or at least listen to the race to win the next presidential and vice presidential seat here in the USA.  My husband loves to watch this stuff every night and his comment to me is always, "I can't believe you aren't interested in this." I...