I’m no artist.  When I discovered adult coloring books there was a beginning curiosity that I might could do ok with this project. Pictures were waiting for my color palette choice. There are times when I feel completely satisfied with the finished design. Other times that awkward unsettled … Read More

“But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. Peacemakers who sow in peace raise a harvest of righteousness.” James 3:17-18, NIV Every year in early summer, after making the transition … Read More

“From heaven the LORD looks down and sees all mankind; from his dwelling place he watches all who live on earth—he who forms the hearts of all, who considers everything they do.” Psalm 33:13-15, NIV. Sometimes, when we read the Scriptures, we come to a passage where God asks a question of a … Read More

How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth! Psalm 119:103 (NIV) Twenty-five years ago Kim Newlen stopped teaching school to stay home with her young daughter, Kali, and for the first time in her life, she felt lonely and isolated as a new mom. Her closest friend was … Read More

“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot, a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a time to build, a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to … Read More

“I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing” (John 15:5, NIV). Last week the storm came as predicted. As hard as I prepared, damage still happened when the force of the wind gusts ripped the hot tub cover … Read More