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I am a woman, loved by God, and determined to live by life to glorify my Savior, Jesus. I served in ministry with my husband for many years before his death in 2015. Now, I live on the farm where I grew up and enjoy being close to nature, wild and domestic. I enjoy gardening growing both vegetables and flowers. A herd of cows roam the fields around my house. Deer and other wild creatures make appearances often. I thank God for his Creation and especially for his strength and presence with me. Without God, I would be lost. Praise His for His goodness and love!

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  • “Prepare the Horse”

    “The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but victory rests with the Lord”  (Proverbs 21:31).  When I read this verse recently, I was reminded of our political landscape.  Our Nation, as our Founders envisioned it, is slipping away. There are people winning elections that do not love our country and the principles…

  • God’s Free Gift

    This post has been on my mind for some time, and I have hesitated to write it.  However, my mind won’t rest until I do.  I am concerned about folks who apparently believe God will honor their “being good enough” to take them to heaven when they die.   I know God is the judge,…

  • A Closer Look at the One Dollar Bill

    I recently read an article by Christopher Flannery, published in IMPRIMIS, a publication of Hillsdale College. It was titled “How to Think About the American Revolution.” In his article he explains how we got the Great Seal of the United States and what it means. As we celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States,…

  • Beauty

    Crucified Laid behind a stone You lived to die Rejected and alone Like a rose trampled on the ground You took the fall and thought of me Above all    (From Above All by Michael W. Smith) You are probably familiar with these words from Michael W. Smith’s song. The song describes Jesus as being above…

  • Wounded Clock, Faithful Clock

    “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world” (John 16:33). The clock fell to the floor with a crash when the hook pulled from the wall. This clock had hung in our home for…

  • Mother’s Day

    Mother’s Day is a bittersweet day for me. My mom is no longer with me. She joined the heavenly realm in May of 2014.  Besides that, my dear husband, who always made Mother’s Day special for me, also went to be with Jesus in June of 2015.  Though it’s sometimes difficult to get through special…

  • King of Kings!

    The storyteller and preacher, Robert Petterson, shares a story from his family in his book, “The One Year Book of Amazing Stories”. Robert’s father was a fisherman, not a theologian, but his actions at dinner one night “were as eloquent a sermon as has ever been delivered on the meaning of the Cross.” Robert’s sister…

  • Our Rock and Fortress

    Today’s world situation seems rather chaotic and fearful. When God created the universe He  made something good and beautiful. It was mankind that spoiled it and brought chaos through disobedience to God. So we should not be surprised at today’s world events. Similar times have happened before. Noah worked many years to prepare a way…

  • Old Way, New Way

    Have you read the book of Leviticus lately?  As you may know it is the third book of the Old Testament and it contains the laws and rituals to be followed in offering the various sacrifices God required. It also contains rules and regulations regarding cleanliness and moral living.  As I read through the book…

  • Watchful Mamas

    As Molly (My canine sidekick.) and I walked the field near these two mama cows, I could see how watchful they were of our movements. Their babies are lying on the ground and they are not going to let us or anyone bother those babies. (We stayed on our side of the fence.) There are…