Peace? Yes, Somehow, Peace

Peace? Yes, Somehow, Peace

John 1633″I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”A car accident took the life of a four-year old on the interstate just a few miles from our home...
Snow Days

Snow Days

Todd with Jon (one of Nick’s best friends from church)Olivia and MaddieTodd and CalebOur oldest son Erich (in the yellow) with some of his college buddies….looking for sleds!Proverbs 31:21 When it snows, she has no fear for her household; for all of them...
The Straight Road

The Straight Road

Is. 4910 They will neither hunger nor thirst, nor will the desert heat or the sun beat upon them. He who has compassion on them will guide them and lead them beside springs of water. 11 I will turn all my mountains into roads, and my highways will be raised up.This is...
Broken…..but still useful?

Broken…..but still useful?

I Peter 412Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you. 13But rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed.Well, the...
Reality "Check"

Reality "Check"

I just found myself scrambling between cleaning out the frig, straightening the pantry, starting a load of laundry, cleaning up lunch dishes, encouraging Olivia to straighten her room, and preparing to clean the bathrooms, when I realized, “I need to make a list...