Monthly Archives: September 2011

Taking a Break

I’ll be taking a break from blogging this week,  except for a few quick notes here and there. I feel so blessed that God has given me so much inspiration in the last few months but I feel I need … Continue reading

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Another 5 minute Family Friday

I did my best to edit this down to 5 minutes.  This is video of Christmas eve 1987.  It shows Nathan waking up and Rusty and Charley teaching him a few, not so nice, things. There’s a little bit of … Continue reading

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Pain to Praise

1My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? why art thou so far from helping me, and from the words of my roaring?  What a terrible way for this chapter to begin. As I started reading this chapter in … Continue reading

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Burden Makers, Burden Givers, Burden Bearers

A few years ago I wrote a blog post about people who are “Burden Bearers.”  The ones that I have in my life are essential.  But, in addition to the Burden Bearers there are also the “Burden Makers” or “Burden … Continue reading

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The Better Choice

Read these familiar words again with fresh eyes. 38Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house. 39And she had a sister called Mary, … Continue reading

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Five minute Family Friday

This is video of the Rice Family, I believe in 92.  Some really sweet moments back then.  I was truly blessed to have a great family of my own as well as marry into a great family. You’ll also get … Continue reading

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Acceptable Offerings

Think about what your offerings to God are.  Ever wonder if they are good enough?  Are they acceptable in God’s eyes?  Maybe your offerings are financial.  Maybe it’s time or donating your skills.  All these are good and in some … Continue reading

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Getting Nowhere?

I was recently asked the question, “So how do you like being a pastor’s wife?”  My reply, “It wouldn’t have been what I chose for myself but it is what God chose for me.”  I could pretend it’s all wonderful … Continue reading

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Watch What YOU Say!

3He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.  Prov. 13 I was having a conversation with a lady this past week and in this conversation she told me about a … Continue reading

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Family Friday

Okay everyone, as promised, I am continuing to get some of our family videos saved to youtube.  Here’s one that we made back in 88.  Nathan was 3 and James was 1.  Made me cry to see my sweet dad … Continue reading

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