2025, family, Inspiration

05.10.26 Mother’s Day 2026: For the Mother who cared for her parents

You’ve driven them to doctors appointments and made countless phone calls to insurance companies. Like you loaded your kids in and out of your car when they were young, you’ve done the same for your parents. Making sure they are comfortable, and gently buckling them in. You’ve found just the right way to give them… Continue reading 05.10.26 Mother’s Day 2026: For the Mother who cared for her parents

2025, Inspiration for Christians, Inspirational, Kendal and Rosalyn's Life, My life

04.24.26 Trinity Baptist’s Youth Led Sunday

Every year, we have this awesome Sunday where we celebrate our Youth! They totally take the reins for the Worship Service, handling everything from singing to passing out bulletins, welcoming visitors, sharing about the Missions work we support, making announcements, praying, and even preaching. This year's service was especially amazing, with a fantastic group of… Continue reading 04.24.26 Trinity Baptist’s Youth Led Sunday

2025, Inspiration

12.27.25 ARE YOU SAVED by going to church, being a good person, believing in God or being baptized as an infant?

The following was written by a dear Christian friend of mine, Joy. She gave me permission to share it here. This may be the most important thing you will ever read. Jesus is Lord No matter how good you are, how hard you try, or how decent of a person you attempt to be, when… Continue reading 12.27.25 ARE YOU SAVED by going to church, being a good person, believing in God or being baptized as an infant?

2025, Inspiration

12.25.25 “What Christmas Teaches a Family…”

Christmas isn’t really about the tree or the presents wrapped beneath it.It’s about the way family gathers closer—because long ago,God chose to draw near to us first. It’s in the quiet moments:candles lit,prayers whispered,a manger scene reminding usthat heaven met earthin the smallest, humblest way. We gather because Jesus came.Not with noise or splendor,but wrapped… Continue reading 12.25.25 “What Christmas Teaches a Family…”

2022

12.14.22 Why a Manger?

Perhaps it wasn’t just a coincidence that Jesus was born in a manger. It’s not like He didn’t know the Inn would be full. But, why a manger? Perhaps… it’s because a manger isn’t intimidating. It’s humble. So, so very humble. A manger, unlike a King’s palace or a King’s throne, is accessible to anyone.… Continue reading 12.14.22 Why a Manger?

2022, Humorous

12.09.22 The Cajun Twelve Days of Christmas, by Tee Jules

On dem first day of Christmas, my true love she gave to me:A crawfish in a fig tree. Tee Jules (Jules d'Hemecourt IV) recites his "Cajun 12 days of Christmas". Mr d'Hemecourt passed away on 02.12.2008. In His memory, I post this for people near and far to hear.  His Cajun accent may be hard… Continue reading 12.09.22 The Cajun Twelve Days of Christmas, by Tee Jules

2020, 2021

01.04.21 Christmas decorations, Chris Taylor, House decorations, Car repairs, Buddy chasing cars

All of the Christmas decorations and the trees are now put away. I've accumulated more decorations this Christmas season than would fit in my big red Christmas container so another one was purchased and it is full! I plan to create more ornaments during the year for next year's tree. Chip took the big outdoor… Continue reading 01.04.21 Christmas decorations, Chris Taylor, House decorations, Car repairs, Buddy chasing cars

2020, 2021

01.01.21 I cannot find my bowl of oatmeal

I cannot find my bowl of oatmeal which was my breakfast on Thursday. I ate half of it and lost the rest. I checked everywhere two or three times including many places it should not be hiding like the pantry or laundry room. If it got packed in a box of Christmas ornaments well that… Continue reading 01.01.21 I cannot find my bowl of oatmeal

2020, Roy

12.26.20 A different kind of Christmas without Roy

Things have been kinda the same yet very different this year without my honey Roy at our family's Christmas gathering. My Christmas blog post has always been my favorite to write each year. This year many tears flowed while writing this post, and lots of missing Roy has made this a very different kind of… Continue reading 12.26.20 A different kind of Christmas without Roy

2020

12.21.20 The miracle we celebrate at Christmas is worthy of celebration every single day we have breath.

The miracle we celebrate at Christmas is worthy of celebration every single day we have breath. Christmas is here again! It seems to arrive more quickly each passing year. Do you have a calendar full of plans? A living room full of gifts? A kitchen full of sweets? You are blessed if you do. But...… Continue reading 12.21.20 The miracle we celebrate at Christmas is worthy of celebration every single day we have breath.