My Journal

I read a lot. I write a lot. I'm an "under the surface" sort of temperament. I love to find out "why" things are a certain way, particularly as it relates to relationships with others and my walk with the Lord. As I devour the insight of others who articulate their...

Our family ministered at a Regional IHC in Schenectady, NY this past week. On the way home, Friday, we went to Niagara Falls. Duane and I had been there previously, but our kids had not. Now, winter isn't the most comfortable time of year to visit, but it was...

Narrow Way has video and audio clips posted on their blog www.nwbluegrass.wordpress.com

My husband and three other guys (one is his brother) gave a concert at our church last night. It was a time of good music and fun. Check out their blog www.nwbluegrass.wordpress.com

Life is full of those "aha" moments. Sometimes it's a taste--the absolutely best ever cheesecake. Sometimes it's a family moment--a wedding, a reunion, an instant of uncanny bonding to another. Sometimes it's a realization -- that's what God has been trying to teach...

Everything about 21st century life is getting goldfish-bite-sized, even my blogging. Rather than writing paragraphs, I'm into short bursts of personal journaling. Here are some things chasing around my mind lately:Teens struggle with communicating with their parents,...

Economic downturns cannot force relationships out of business. I was reminded this morning that the most important thing in life is relationship--with God and with others. Because of relationship, God created us. Because of relationship, God redeemed us. Because of...

I couldn't help but be mesmerized by the political drama playing out yesterday. I sat and stared at my computer screen watching the events of the inauguration play out.As fascinating to me as the pomp and circumstance was the human underscore of the day. I was...