I began 2016 with a long list of goals and the one word: BUILD. As 2016 is closing, I can say we built a lot of things but not quite how I expected. We had a lot of disappointments, discoveries and delights. We approached each of them with determination to …
August. The days were hot and full as we moved from spontaneous schedules to preparation for school to start. Building Spiritual Life I finished up my study on Proverbs 31 and studied the book of Esther. I began Deuteronomy as well. The Lord continually teaches me new things in amazing …
July. The lazy days of summer just seemed to pass us by, and we were running full speed all month. Building Spiritual Life I finished the New Testament epistles and did a study on Proverbs 31. You will be hearing more about that later. Building Relationships We spent time …
June. The first month of summer and so many other things. Building Spiritual Life I read Hebrews, James, I and II Peter this month. The Lord taught me more about faith and fear this month, and I’m learning to rest in His will for me. Building Relationships Jeff and I celebrated our …
May. It is always a busy month, finishing up the school year and preparing for the summer. Building Spiritual Life I read Luke, I and II Thessalonians, I and II Timothy, Titus and Philemon this month. The Lord has been working in my personal life in amazing ways, teaching me new …
April. Such a full month in so many ways. Building Spiritual Life I read Colossians, Galatians and Ephesians this month and began the book of Luke. We had revival services at our church, and I learned a lot. It felt like the songs and sermons were just for me. I …
March. Can it be we are finished with the first quarter of the year already? We’ve enjoyed some spring-like days as the weather tries to make up its mind in our part of the world. Building Spiritual Life I’m still doing my hymn devotionals and Year of Graces which I …
February. My favorite month of the year, I think. I know many hate it because of the weather, but important things happen in February. Valentine’s Day. My birthday. (smile) While some of my goals stalled this month because of a lot of extra treats and activities, I still found …
January. A month of new beginnings. And the first month of my “building” project for 2016. While I won’t bore you with all the details of the month, I want to share some of my progress. My hope is it will encourage you to keep “building” in your life …
If you are any type of photographer who reads this blog, you already know I am not one. You might be amused at my photo word for the year. I started to edit it a bit more, but then I decided it is already such an accurate picture to express …
