Sing to the Lord
FOR some it is hard to sing. For some there is a missing link between good emotions inside and the ability to extend that outwardly, and connect…
4 Years Ago Our Lives Were Changed – We Celebrate!
There is a zillion emotions, words, and story that goes long and deep. But just simply looking at this picture, no one would know that. Except us.…
Because…
Because... of kindness Because of grace Because someone cared because someone shared and gave of theirs I CAN FLY!!!!! Because of Jesus Because of His love Because every…
We Sing!
I love to hear the song sparrow sing in our backyard. I love to watch BOTH our boys with JOY and wonder and awe view the little song…
I Will Lead the Blind
Harry our elderly pup is starting to go blind (a bit). He still loves his walks. His master Isaac leads the partly blind boy, getting him back on…
Rainbow On A Cloudy Day
The rainbow. A sign of God's faithfulness to His Word, His promises, including the promise to protect His own. Maximus created this Lego rainbow with great joy,…
Harsh World – Outside Our Doors – Strength from the River
Stricken with deep emotion. I can hardly describe. We painted these pictures 2 weeks ago. Little did I know I would be reminded of this verse and…
More than Scrambled Eggs
It was not all that long ago, he struggled to do anything in our kitchen without a panic attack setting in. Even me giving a simple word…
Brotherly Love
Brotherly Love Maximus pushing with all his might. Lawn mowing is new to him. Isaac stands to be a "help" to his brother if need be. At…
The Tree that Stands Strong Forever
"Cursed is the man who trusts in man...whose heart turns away from the Lord. He shall be like a shrub in the desert... inhabitting the parched places in…
The Light Shed on Disability
Ever walked toward an extremely hard situation knowing you cannot do it alone? Asking God for wisdom, help, strength, and in the moment silently asking the Spirit to…
The Word Saves, Short Children’s Sermon by Paul Washer, A game to Play – Morning Devotions
We listened to a short and powerful 10 minute sermon for our devotions today. REALLY APPRECIATE THIS PASTOR FOR MANY REASONS. BUT I LOVE THAT HE TAKES TIME…
Authentic Joy
Authentic Joy isn't the absence of difficulty and pain. It is the presence of Jesus walking with us through it all. Jesus is the example. With Joy He…
Listen My Son – Trust Me
There is something truly exhilarating sitting by my boys' side, learning a new math concept that requires many steps, he is overwhelmed, to remedy that anxiety, for weeks…
Meekness Is Not Weakness
Isaac is a powerhouse on the basketball court. Everything with force, fiercely and passionately, which is amazing. One night at practice, the coach instructed him to be "gentle"…
I Look to the Mountain – You Are My Help
I lift up my eyes to the mountains. Where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. Psalms…
Through the Quiet
Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know. Jer. 33:3 Through the "QUIET" God Reveals…
God Gives Ability
Could hardly believe what I saw last night. Who is this? Scrimmage game at basketball last night. Fierceness & focus, intensity, strength. Steal after steal, rebounds, lay ups,…
Learning to Not Fret When I Am Down
Sometimes I am overcome with weakness. "but we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellence of the power may be OF GOD and NOT OF US..."…