Bright flashes of color adorned the tables. Clever “Bloom where you are planted” signs were posted. Decorated seed packets were set as reminders. A delicious menu was planned. A panelist of women speakers was scheduled. ~ Everything we ready for the End of the Year Women’s brunch for the seminary wives and female students. I […]

SpendYourself.org  team member Isaac Knopp (MTW) is headed to Japan for the summer.  His most recent prayer letter is below.  If you would like to be on the team and join him in the relief work he will be doing please fill out this form. Please pray for Isaac, that God will provide all of […]

This is a continuation of my musings in The Meanest Mommy on the Block and probably the root of why I end up being so tired and short with my kids. Several days after my grown-up temper tantrum and exasperation with my children, I was having my quiet time and these words popped out to […]

So what happens next for those who went?  SpendYourself and JS Resources have decided to continue to partner to help Japan during this time when they need us most.  There is indescribable need there I cannot even explain in words. But, at the same time this is a unique opportunity when hearts are open to […]

Daniel Josiah was the most amusing person to talk to today. First, in the car, today he made the insightful comment: Mommy, the desert is the first hottest place in the whole earth.  Second is Florida. Then later in the day… Daniel Josiah had found a nice round rock and showed it to me this […]

The meanest Mommy on the block. Literally.  Coming off of a week of intense activity, late nights, leaving all of my household jobs to be done later, I was spent.  But the funny thing about being a mommy of four small children is, they could care less if you are “spent”.  They still need to […]

As I watched the Church in Japan come together to serve the needs of their neighbors after the earthquake and tsunami I was amazed at the power of Jesus’ love and grace in the midst of such a tragedy.  The sacrifice and availability of God’s people was so encouraging. Denominations uniting, neighbors sharing, praying and […]