Jesus and Women

Jesus had such a special place in His heart for women. The woman condemned to die because of adultery was given grace and mercy by Jesus–He saved her physical and spiritual life.(John Chapter 8) In my doctoral studies I was deeply reminded in my cultural diversity class of the over-sexualization of adolescent girls and women….

Song to meditate on as you consider HE IS ALWAYS WITH YOU!

Tenth Avenue North-By Your side   Why are you striving these days Why are you trying to earn grace Why are you crying Let me lift up your face Just don’t turn away Why are you looking for love Why are you still searching as if I’m not enough To where will you go child…

He is always with you…

“I know the Lord is always with me.  I will not be shaken, for He is right beside me.” Psalm 16:8 After reading Psalm 112 with my 9-year-old that proclaimed “I will not fear bad news but trust in the Lord!” this verse solidifies even more that God is always with us. He is with you in…

The Word of God is Power!

Continuing in our family Bible study time last night after some yummy peach cobbler, we found beautiful treasures in God’s Word! I hope you will consider purchasing the CD and booklet for your family.  I love Sharon’s approach of detail in God’s Word, personal examples, and to the point.  My children were captivated by the…

Peach Cobbler

Originally posted on ARRESTED BY GRACE:
The post below is a yearly re-blog from a trip to Carter Mountain in 2012! Since that time, we planted a peach tree in our own backyard! It’s peach season!  Try this recipe! Peach Tree, 2015   We went to Carter Mountain today in Charlottesville and surprisingly they had…

Peach Cobbler: Peaches from our own backyard!

Making Peach Cobbler! I plan to reblog the recipe from last year. Last August we took a road trip to Carter Mountain for peaches. This year we went into our own backyard! Enjoy the recipe! It’s yummmmmmmmmmmmmy!

Intimacy in marriage: The mystery

“He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the Lord.” Proverbs 18:22 My husband recently shared a profound and sincere statement with me.  I’ve been married for almost 25 years, and I certainly am fully aware of the Godliness and beauty of intimacy between a husband and wife.  Intimacy is…

Patience without Despair

Love is patient… What does that look like? It’s probably the greatest gift you can give. Patience with our children, spouse, and a troubled friendship can sometimes be the groundwork for a deeper relationship.  When you make mistakes or errors of judgment, don’t you feel overwhelmed when patience is offered?  Patience for you to work…

Paradise in your own backyard!

Having FUN and enjoying the BEAUTY in your own backyard can take the ordinary and make it extraordinary! “Hey mom!  Let’s have a fish fry!” “Great idea! Let’s do it! Come on sweet girl–get out of that cocoon!” First we will make some pink lemon-aide!   Then comes the home-made french fries, onion rings, fish, and…