My Journal

stewart -- 2nd gradeashley -- 8th grade (first row, in front of teacher) autumn -- 5th grade

Do you ever get the idea that maybe God frowns upon technological advances? You know, like He's upset that man is edging toward greater abilities?Maybe because of the Tower of Babel story where God scattered the peoples of the earth because they tried to assault the...

The phenomenon of swimmer Michael Phelps has added dazzle to the Beijing Olympics. This young man has captured the admiration of the world with his physical prowess and his good-natured attitude. Winning 8 gold medals and holding the record for the most gold medals in...

OK, the previous post was meant to be "lite" stuff! I think either you guys are feeling sorry for me 'cause you think I'm "downing" myself or you're a little too squeamish to admit you and your husband have some differences too! (thanks, Beth, for commenting!) Relax,...

My husband and I are like Andy and Barney. Not in looks! In the way we approach life.Like Andy, the calm and unruffled sheriff, my husband faces life with a can-do, no-worries attitude and loves a bit of good sarcasm. Like Barney, the sentimental and high-strung...

Lives of great men all remind usWe can make our lives sublime,And, departing, leave behind usFootprints on the sands of time.(Henry Wadsworth Longfellow)Maybe its the residue of eternity past, maybe its the fear of insignificance. Whatever the root, leaving a mark on...

I've just read a sport's reporters words about the lavish opening ceremonies at the Beijing Olympics. He said there were no superlatives for it. String all the words together and they still were inadequate, according to him. News reports say the 2008 Olympic Opening...

A friend and I were talking about praying in the will of God. She reminded me that there are some things we pray about that we don't need to. God's nature and His Word tell us that He will be with us, will strengthen us when we need it, will comfort us in our trials....

Vacation 2008

Youth Camp 2008