When John and I were first married I read a book about marriage. I have no idea what it was titled – that was a LONG time ago. What I do remember is that the author had all kinds of fun ideas for couples to have time away together for a minimal cost. One of…
My Everyday Life
What’s in Your Hand
You probably already know this story from the book of Exodus but humor me and read it anyway because I’m going someplace with it and I don’t want to assume everyone knows the background. You know what they say about making assumptions. God had a plan (imagine that.) His plan was to use Moses to…
Neighborhood Trucks
It’s amazing how seeing something as simple as a bottle filled with water can bring back a flood of memories. Last week John and I were in San Diego, California for a little reprieve from the snow and ice here in Minnesota. Unfortunately, we came home too soon, but that’s another story. This is a…
What Can Change in 36 Years
You see that picture? Yesterday I drove in that. Technically I believe it’s called a ground blizzard because, as you can see from the blue skies, there was no snow falling. I’m not going to lie; it wasn’t a fun drive. I do want to clarify that I stopped the car to take the picture….
In Every Season
To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. If you read that sentence and immediately started humming the 1960’s Byrds song, Turn, Turn, Turn, you are probably over 50. But actually, it comes from the Old Testament: Ecclesiastes 3:1, to be exact. But this blog isn’t about…