1 Thessalonians 5:16-18


Thanksgiving is a time for reflection. There is a sign that hangs in our dining room that says, “Gratitude turns what we have into enough.” Note that it doesn’t say getting “this” item will turn what we have into enough. It’s not proposing that getting MORE will make us grateful. It’s not getting what we…
Mazy was counting down the days until Halloween! This is a girl who spends every day dressing up, pretending, imagining, and now she actually had an EXCUSE to dress up! Not that she should ever have to have an excuse to be a kid, but the idea of walking around in a costume all day,…
This past Saturday, we went to a Twins vs. Tigers game with our high school youth group! The kids have been wanting to go to a game, but with summer being so busy, it is hard to find a timeframe that works for most. We thought that the end of summer would be a good…
It has been SO nice outside that I have forgotten to take pictures this week! I think my Halloween pics covered my lack of pics this time though (I know, I went a little overboard on Monday!) I have to remind myself that it is NOVEMBER and not SEPTEMBER with the weather. I am just…
If you’ve been following along in this series, we have come to the final day. DAY 10. Ironically, this day falls on my 41st birthday. I’ve been thinking over this past year and all that it has entailed… Whether you have already turned 40, are anticipating it, or are thinking that sheesh, that was a…
Why is it that some can’t wait for the day, yet some dread it? Valentine’s Day has many different impressions and reactions. One of the biggest being the money spent. It is on this day that chocolates and roses fly off the shelves, while people wait hours to actually sit and eat a meal. Some restaurants…