While this is about moms who keep going in all phases in life, I hope that all of the young and older mothers at our church read this. You all just keep going and ya'll amaze me by showing up every week at church with clean clothes on, kids dressed, probably everyone had a bath… Continue reading 03.07.19 To the mom who keeps going, by Rachel at Finding Joy
I love sharing some of what makes New Orleans's Mardi Gras so unique. Below you will see how New Orleanians mark their spots on the parade routes; a group of folks parading in Lazy Boy recliners; Endymion (one of the largest parades) ends its parade by going into the Superdome (2 videos of this); a… Continue reading 03.05.19 Mardi Gras in New Orleans 2016 reposted and updated
LOVE IS A GIFT When you say I love you, know you are making and building an emotional contract that doesn’t have a witness. When you say I love you, you must know you are willing to share with someone your inner part. When you say I love you, be willing to change to someone… Continue reading 02.14.19 Wacky Wonderful Valentine’s Day
When Ann VosKamp invites someone to her farm's front porch its always an opportunity to learn from someone else's walk with Christ. I share them here from time to time because they may speak to some need in your life right now. The one I am sharing to is from Lisa Leonard. Information on her… Continue reading 02.10.19 What to do when it all comes crashing down, by Lisa Leonard
Friday, January 25, 2019 - The day has come when Dora pulled out of her driveway for the last time. At 6:30 am, her new daddy Patrick left here with Dora headed to the west coast to her new home where she'll meet her new mom and family! Here is a video showing our last… Continue reading 01.25.19 Saying Goodbye to Dora
Monday, January 21, 2019 - You know how sometimes you have a friend that you haven't seen in forever and you need something from them? You contact them and being the special person they are they don't hang up, even though it's been forever since you talked last, and now you're calling needing something! Well,… Continue reading 01.21.19 Our Superhero Swooped In!
I sat in a meeting. The discussion was heated. The conversation heavy. Hearts were burdened. Chests were puffed. Sorrow, pain, arrogance, curiosity, humility, fear, courage, and forgiveness sat together in a single room. As I looked around the church, I just kept thinking— Church is hard. Church is hard for the person walking through the… Continue reading 01.16.19 Church is Hard, by Arianna Freelen
Dora's departure has been changed since I originally wrote this. She'll be taking off for the west coast on Friday, January 25th. Wednesday, January 17, 2019 - Everyone we know seems to know Dora, our Class A 39 foot Fleetwood Excursion motor home. She has been an overwhelmingly big part of our lives since 2012… Continue reading 01.17.19 No more Dora and the Explorers
A new year is here and Christmas is behind us. But the reality of Christ's life should never be put behind us. It should be in front of us every day of our lives. The following is an excerpt from the narration of our church's Christmas musical in 2018. I've heard it before and hearing… Continue reading 01.14.19 The reality of Christ’s life
Monday, December 31,2018 - This year's Reflections on God's Blessings is a bit different. We did not travel any in 2018 so there is nothing to share in that aspect of our lives. My brain no longer has the ability to do all the things I use to in creating this post. Regardless of that… Continue reading 12.31.18 Reflections on God’s Blessings 2018
- BECAUSE HE LIVES, I CAN FACE TOMORROW - 