Recently, I was packing up some books in anticipation of our eventual, though at this point not exactly imminent move.  (Where?  Good question!)  The packing has been slow-going, partially because we do not have a moving date (or a buyer!), and we still need the majority of these items on a daily basis.  But, honestly, I am really to blame for the …

I am not a morning person.  Oh, I can (and generally do) get up and get myself going at a semi-decent hour, but it is certainly not my preference.  If given the choice, I am a night owl.  (According to my mom, I was this way from the womb!)  Add to that the fact that insomnia seems to be a constant for …

I was recently asked the question, “What attributes of God have you been meditating on this past week?”  It caught me off guard.  Not because I didn’t have an answer, but because I did…In fact, I had several!  I am becoming more convinced that, at least in my life, the Lord works in “themes.” And, recently, it has been the …

“If I discover within myself a desire which no experience in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that I was made for another world.” ~C.S. Lewis Our pastor has been doing a series titled “Heaven Makes a Comeback“. I have so enjoyed these messages, as this is a topic that I have not studied extensively. Aside from …

Hannah’s first birthday is coming up. (I can’t believe it has already been a year!!) So, last night, I was online looking for party ideas to keep everyone entertained. I googled “first birthday party”, and was given a list of several sites that might contain some useful information. I found a few good articles, and a link to a “new …