Seeking A Quiet Place
The Holidays are here.  For me the Holidays start with Halloween and don't stop till Easter.  One right after the other.  Cooking, baking, family time, shopping, crafting, writing, time with friends, traveling, reflecting, busy.. busy..I love the Holidays.  I love all these holidays, and what they mean to me and to those I love.  I love the never-ending baking.  I love the ample opportunities to share with others.  But I miss quiet days and quiet time.During the Holidays it is so much harder to not just find, but MAKE the time with my Bible, with my God.  This Holiday Season is no different.  Between homeschooling the kidd

Stumbling Through Grace
I was blessed to join two of my sisters from Bible Study at a women's conference this weekend.  We were there from Thursday to Sunday, during which time, we, of course, heard the news of the shooting at Fort Hood.  Of course, not having tv's in our rooms, most of us there did not know the full details as they unfolded.  Speculation was whispered, rumors were shared...I, myself, found my heart suddenly skipping a few beats as I overheard a ladies room conversation between two women as they shared what they had heard: a Muslim, a terrorist, a Major, a psychologist, an Army man, sleeper cell, Allah something or otherAll in the s

Wednesday's Words of Wisdom
Today, I decided to share a song, rather than a quote.  Casting Crowns is one of my favorite Christian bands.  There are not many of their songs that I can listen to and not be caught up in the worship or be reminded of how I should live to be a better Christian.  This last week has been a struggle for my family, for many of my close friends, and for distnat friends as we struggle to lift eachother and help eachother through difficult situations and ongoing medical struggles.  Last Wednesday, as I listened first to "Praise Him In This Storm" and I was on my knees begging on behalf of my friends, I stayed there and listened to the next several songs.  I was just

Ten Honest Things
Country Mom passed this on to everyone who read her blog, and I couldn't resist.Ten honest things about me...  Something I haven't already spilled to the world... Let's see:1.  Today, I had this irrisistible urge to watch "Beauty and the Beast" and sing along with all the songs and recite most of the lines.  I still get choked up watching this movie as I think of all the real-to-life lessons and events it parallels in my own life.  And its just a silly cartoon.  sigh2.  I have never ever carved a pumpkin.  Nope, not ever.  In fact, if my dear hubby didn't tak

Book Review~ Beautiful Mess: The Story of Diamond Rio
"Beautiful Mess: The Story of Diamond Rio" as related to Tom Roland by the members of Diamond Rio themselves is a beautiful story of how the band came together forming a united band of amazing individuals.  From the mouths of the band members come the stories of what brought them together, and the trials they endured w