“Go back to your books, to your armchair. Plant your trees, watch them grow. If more people valued home above gold, this world would be a merrier place.”

— Thorin Oakenshield

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  • Blowin’ in the Wind

    The little girl rocked back and forth upon the little horse, the springs creaking with each sway. But she paid no heed to the groans of her little horse. She was listening for something else-a distinctive high pitch tone. She’d… Continue reading

  • An Old Dog With New Tricks For This 2019 Chick

    Many have reflected upon 2019 as though the year stands alone, but for me 2019 began long ago, in the heart of a five year old little girl who believed she could fly. Continue reading

    An Old Dog With New Tricks For This 2019 Chick
  • The Adventure of Peace

    In this season of Peace on Earth, Goodwill to Man you may be struggling to find peace. This is certainly a season in which my family and I must choose peace as we walk together through a path which we… Continue reading

    The Adventure of Peace
  • The Highlight Reel

    Put your heart and soul into every activity you do, as though you are doing it for the Lord himself and not just for others. For we know we will receive a reward, an inheritance from he Lord, as we… Continue reading

    The Highlight Reel
  • The Adventure of Joy

    Hannah wiped her mouth and brushed her back. The morning sickness had hit about two weeks before. Morning sickness was a misnomer. It was more like ‘all day sickness’. Her head swam and she could keep little down right now.… Continue reading

    The Adventure of Joy
  • The Adventure of Faith

    In this Christmas Season let us celebrate the Advent of Jesus Christ, the King of Kings! Let us rejoice in the journey of Hope, Faith, Joy, and Peace as we explore the story of Hannah as someone who embraced each… Continue reading

    The Adventure of Faith
  • The Adventure of Hope

    In this Christmas season, a time of expectation, let us embrace the adventure of Hope! What about you? What are you hoping for? Continue reading

    The Adventure of Hope
  • Gators and Nightgowns

    Sometimes, when we are very young, the greatest adventures can be found in our own front yard. Continue reading

    Gators and Nightgowns
  • A Few of My Favorite Things

    In honor of the holidays, and just to have a little fun, I’ve listed a few of my favorite things. Brown paper packages tied up with string just might be among them. In considering Thanksgiving, I am thankful for each… Continue reading

    A Few of My Favorite Things
  • A Prayer of Thanksgiving

    Taken from a Letter to the Church at Colasae from the Apostle Paul I give thanks to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. For I have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and your love for all… Continue reading

    A Prayer of Thanksgiving