I have always loved the words in Luke 2:19 (NIV) that say: “Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart” The word “ponder” means to consider something deeply and thoroughly; to meditate; to weigh carefully; to consider thoughtfully.   Pondering takes being still instead of rushing….

We have been in the process in our ministry “A Woman’s Place” : Life Impact Network of reviewing and rewriting job descriptions. We are an organization whose daily life is surrounded by unplanned, unwanted pregnancies. Our sole purpose is to promote the value of every human life. So far this year we know of 175 babies…

Yesterday was the first day of the third week of Advent. I have so many things on my heart as I meditate on God’s Word and press in to experience His Birth in a fresh new way this Christmas Yesterday we visited our middle son’s church to hear our 4…

“Honey we went and got a tree!” (Lalala goes here) I don’t know about your marriage, but in my marriage, after 32 years, we have learned about give and take.One of the things that I have learned about my honey is that he HATES the process of buying and putting…

This is a message from the “Sweet Tea” Emergency Blogging System!!! I have stopped in the middle of my decorating progress to join the “Holiday Garland Show and Tell” sponsored by The Nesting Place. I spent several hours last night wandering around blogland and enjoying all of your beautiful creations. What…

When do you want to get a tree????……(lalala goes here) A few days a go, our middle son sat on the couch in our Family Room and said” Mom, when did you become Martha Stewart?” My head spun his direction in an “exorcist” kind of move for two reasons. I…