My Journal

Sunday, we celebrated Stewart's birthday. He requested a "crocodile cake." We are still waiting for the tadpole and harvester ants to arrive for his bug habitat and ant farm. I love my little boy with his whales and snails and puppy dog tails.

Make a scrapbook - it's easy!

A friend sent me a link to this clip some time ago. It is so great. Isn't it comforting to know you're completely "normal?"

It was a great gathering. The Dayton Convention was graced with God's presence and warmed by the greetings of friends. My family arrived with a huge degree of anticipation. We love all of it, well, most of it. Lugging enormous amounts of luggage to our room; combing,...

Autumn and Kaley on the escalator going down to the main convention floor.My brother Jim (James)Bender (GBS Alumni Vice-President) serving pizza at the GBS Reception. My cousin Jonathan Bender, his wife Rachel, and their boys -- Ethan and Scott. Jonathan works at a...

Charlotte Frederick directing the Chapel of the Children.My alma mater -- GBS Combined Choirs and Symphonic Wind/String Ensemble. Children's Mass Choir sings on Thursday. The College Mass Choir in the finale service under the direction of Don Quales.All the Bible...

Updates, photos, and musings to be posted after the Inter-Church Holiness Convention!

Coffee is not just a drink; it’s a lifestyle.It’s become a chic way to gather with friends. “Having coffee” is not just a cup of joe down at the corner diner; it’s bistro tables, leather chairs, snappy descriptions, and gourmet flavors. It’s latte and cappuccino and...

Duane's birthday was Friday, March 28. We were ministering in music during a revival at the Findlay, Ohio Bible Methodist Church. Pastor and Mrs. Cravens and a few of the staff threw a little party for Duane, complete with candles on the cake and some very useful (!)...

Because of His resurrection, all the earth rejoices. We sing songs of praise to You, O Lord.You are the Victor; Life has triumphed. Children are like blooms, you know.Fragile and sweet,they steady grow.In my heart are planted four.Seedlings at birth;but pledge of...