As a family we are working on James 1:19-20 this week. James 1:19-20 (ESV) 19 Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; 20 for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness that God requires. I find memorizing God’s Word enriches my time … Read more
Now it looks and feels like winter should in Northern Michigan. Zachary and I went for a walk today and enjoyed the beauty of the snow. Snow on the road behind our house. Zachary on our walk this morning. Josiah on a walk a few days ago with me.
Last Tuesday evening as I was returning home from shopping, one of my kids pointed out to me the beauty of the moon’s reflection on the lake we were passing. It reminded me of the theme verses from last year’s national conference of the GARBC. Psalm 67:1-2 (ESV) 1 May God be gracious to us … Read more
A few days ago, when I started my morning walk, the full moon I saw in the sky was just gorgeous. I went back in the house to grab the camera so I could take a picture of it. By that time some clouds were covering it and I had missed the chance to try … Read more
It’s supposed to be 41 degrees and cloudy here today. The forecast for the next few days doesn’t look very promising for any snow. I enjoy the beauty of the snow and my children enjoy having fun in it. Nicholas and Josiah haven’t had a chance to try out the new sleds they received for … Read more
We enjoyed a very nice Christmas in our family this year. We are so blessed. Josiah in front of the tree with a mouth full of candy from his stocking. Taylor fixing some coffeecake for breakfast Jacob checking out his stocking
Christmas is only 11 days from today and we have NO snow! It’s been in the 40’s and raining here lately. The beautiful snow we had is gone. Hopefully we’ll get some more before Christmas and we won’t just have to dream of a white Christmas.
I took the kids to Pioneer Hill today for some sledding. It was the first time Zachary and Josiah got to sled there. They had a blast. I went down a few times myself but the most fun for me was the enjoyment I got from watching my kids have fun. On Josiah’s first time … Read more
My walk this morning was such a treat. I loved seeing the houses nestled in snow and the woods adorned in the white of winter. While I was walking my heart was full of praise and thanksgiving for all of the good things God has given to me now and throughout my entire life. I … Read more