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Today’s topic (first, view this video): In light of the Francis Chan video, how do you live out your Christian walk with Jesus? Do you always play it safe? Or do you take risks? This morning I went to a … Continue reading →

“If you listen to constructive criticism, you will be at home among the wise.” (Proverbs 15:30) There was a time when I wanted no part of constructive criticism. I lacked the ability to tease out the constructive part – all … Continue reading →

Trout Lily (an endangered Minnesota wildflower)DandelionsTrillium (this one was new for me – a wildflower of the north. Very striking. Grows in the drainage ditch along the side of the road.)Dogwood TreeTulips in a planter in front of a flower … Continue reading →

We spent the weekend in Onamia, MN visiting with hubby’s family. Mostly 5 uncles he didn’t know and an aunt in declining health. We left early-summer weather in TX and arrived at early-spring weather in MN.We stayed at a joint … Continue reading →

It turns out I should probably accept the fact that I don’t travel well. We are in the middle of a quick trip to Minnesota for a mini- family reunion (on my husband’s side). The last half of the flight … Continue reading →

The other day I arrived at the office about the same time as one of my engineers. He’d played racquetball on the way to the office and had forgotten to bring a belt. He scrounged up a cord from the … Continue reading →

Today’s topic: What are things we can do as wife (friend, relative, etc.) when we have a husband (friend, relative, etc) who does not know the Lord? What are things we can do as wives when our husbands once had … Continue reading →

There is a long preamble in this video, with a story of how this song came to be. I love hearing the artist explain background, but if you don’t – jump to about the 6th minute of the video to … Continue reading →

Pat was in his 60’s. In the middle of a bunch of amazing activities. Brokering deals. Volunteering. Developing property. Snap. Gone. I asked hubby – he said “as long as it’s fast and painless.” Me? Snatched up like Ezekiel. You? … Continue reading →

Today, a member of our congregation suffered from an aneurism. He and my husband had been working together to coordinate some city planning activities. I’m very sad for our loss, but I trust that he is going to a better … Continue reading →