"But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us." 2 Corinthians 4:7
Sometimes it's a book, sometimes it's a chapter, other times it's a paragraph and once in a while, it's just a sentence that captivates our thoughts and changes our perspective...helping us to see the "unseen". For me, it was a sentence: "God's providence is His protection." We know God's plans are for our good, we... Continue Reading →
When I am at home it can be very hard to relax. For some of you, that might make no sense at all…but for a few of you women, this statement might ring especially true. I see my home as my “domain”, as my responsibility and my stewardship. My eyes are always looking around me... Continue Reading →
A little over a week ago, I was asked to share some words of encouragement at the bridal shower of a dear gal in our church. As is the case whenever I study to share, my own heart was challenged, encouraged and blessed. Almost a quarter of a century into married life, and I am... Continue Reading →
The Banyan is near the top of my list of “favorites” when it comes to trees. Unlike any other tree I know of, it has the capability of growing far and wide. In fact, the largest Banyan tree in the US covers more than an acre of land! You might think that is impossible until... Continue Reading →
Summer brings many memories to the forefront of my mind and some of my favorite pastimes involved water. Whether a pool, lake or the beach…these places all brought refreshment and fun on those hot, lazy days. There were times of diving right in or assuming the cannonball position that soaked everyone standing around, but I’d... Continue Reading →
As the oldest of six and a mother of six, I have done my share of house cleaning. My hands have scrubbed many a toilet, dusted countless surfaces and mopped more kitchen floors than I’d care to count. Cleaning has never been on my top ten list of “things I like to do”, though it’s... Continue Reading →
We were on our way to pick up our daughter from the airport Saturday afternoon. This is the last time we’ll see her until August and there was sweet anticipation as the airport came into view. But it was another view that captured my husband’s attention…an oncoming car driving fast and erratic, then flying over... Continue Reading →
“A mixed crowd also went up with them…”. Exodus 12:38 In reading through the Old Testament again this year, I am continually struck with how much I do not know. I read, I observe, I look at commentaries, I meditate….and then I forget. No wonder Paul calls us to renew our minds. I need my... Continue Reading →
Right now, if you peeked into our two-stall garage, you wouldn’t find a car, but it is filled none-the-less. Some things belong in the garage, like the climbing wall Bryan and Titus built along the west side. Of course, it has taken up more room than I initially thought it would as they have added... Continue Reading →
Yesterday I lost someone dear. Some knew her as Ann, others as Mrs. Parker…I knew her as Grammy. She was a wonderful Grammy. She taught me how to laugh big and how to make others laugh, too! I still remember the year she came down the hall, on Christmas morning, with a big Rudolph nose,... Continue Reading →
Just the Clay 