Trading Ashes for Beauty

Who am I? A wife for almost 40 years. A mom for over 36 years. A sister and a friend, of course. Each of these help describe me. But, even more, I have been a Christian since accepting Him as my Savior when I was 12 years old and, this truth defines each area of my life. I have enjoyed some mountain top experiences but have been through some very deep valleys as well. Valleys of incredible grief and even pits of depression. However, most of my days are ordinary, routine kind of days. But in every one of my days, God has been faithful. He has walked with me whatever the day. He strengthens, comforts, encourages and blesses me with life "most abundant."

A favorite life verse: The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. John 10:10

Why do I write? Though not quite as private as my dad, I am definitely my father's daughter. I find it difficult to share. And to let others in. But I do love to write. I love to put words into sentences and sentences in paragraphs that help express my thoughts. I hope my words help me share my heart. Share the life that God has given me and all that He has done for me and through me. I write with the hope of giving Him at least a bit of the glory He is due.

A verse to guide my writing: That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ. I Peter 1:7

Happy Birthday, My Man!

Posted on By jennifer

Thankful Thursday………. So thankful for both of my nephews….but especially for Eli (the sweetie in red) because today he is the coolest eight year old! So thankful he and has family live closer now….that we got to spend the day together last weekend and, I even saw him, again, yesterday!…

Read more

Flood Waters

Posted on By jennifer

This week’s Bible reading included Psalm 61…one ofmy favorite psalms – especially verse two“From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I.” The dictionary defines overwhelm as “to submerge or to bury….” something…

Read more

Thanks Cyndie

Posted on By jennifer

Not much time to post today…but just wanted to say I’m a winner!! Amazing, yes and oh so much fun!! I won a drawing over at my friend, Cyndie’s blog – and just for asking too many questions!! Imagine that! That is her sweetheart of a little girl, Elle, in…

Read more

Just One Muffin, Please

Posted on By jennifer

This morning was such a pretty one – nice enough for Hubbie and I to enjoy our morning coffee on the deck…usually our deck is best enjoyed in the afternoon. And what would have been perfect with that morning drink?? A fresh homemade muffin straight out of the oven…with just…

Read more

Pizza Man Wisdom

Posted on By jennifer

Proverbs 14:4 “Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by the strength of the ox.” I know this verse has much to do with work ethics, laziness and being productive. Certainly, the farmer without oxen does not have the worry and chore that comes with…

Read more

Simply A Phone Call

Posted on By jennifer

Today I am joining the discussion At the Well……. In the past, how has God lead you to serve someone in a way that was not quite how you would have expected? What can you do today to serve someone else without spending a dime? How have you benefited or…

Read more

One More Father’s Day Wish

Posted on By jennifer

I have had a good time this week thinking about the different dads I know and love – and I hope all of them have a wonderful Father’s Day this weekend! Just one more I want to mention….my brother!! My brother is the good-looking one in our family. He is…

Read more