FACT: EVERYTHING is going from order to disorder. (entropy-2nd law of thermodynamics) every cell in our body is aging: muscle mass decreases, our senses diminish, our brain cells shrink, our bodies, our universe is wearing out (that’s enough of the depressing news- we all get the point ) FACT: We are rocketing toward God’s solution Trekking [...]
Read More disabilities, eternity, faith, fallen world, God's love, inspiration, Kingdom Come, living between the trees, Nicole Mullins, overcoming, perseverence, perspective, prayer, transformation, treasureBethany “Ann with an e” Barclay (if you’ve read Anne of Green Gables you’ll know why) Bethany means “house” and Anne means “full of God’s grace” God surely chose her name and put it in our hearts~ This picture is Bethany and my brother’s little boy- Jason Charles Benedict. They [...]
Read More Bethany, birthday, celebrate, cell phone, downs syndrome, encouragement, humor, Jason3-5 Don’t you see that children are God’s best gift? the fruit of the womb his generous legacy? Like a warrior’s fistful of arrows are the children of a vigorous youth. Oh, how blessed are you parents, with your quivers full of children! Your enemies don’t stand a chance against you; you’ll sweep them right [...]
Read More birth, celebrate, children, creation, family, gift, heritage of the Lord, inspiration, miracle, Noah, Psalm 127, Sarah, Silas, thankfulness, wonderWhat’s on your list for today? ~ I’ll never fully understand what compels me to make lengthy, laborious, lists? Lists that I lose and don’t/can’t complete.- ~ Today- I think I’ll put “MAKING GOD SMILE” at the tip-top! I was stressing- you know- “the running around, heart pumping, kinda grouchy, I don’t know how I’m going [...]
Read More Bethany, Cohen, Do Everything, encouragement, Finley, joy, lists, living between the trees, making God smile, overcoming, perspective, Steven Curtis Chapman, transformationThe following story is shared by my “sister” in the Lord- Pam. Recently, on Facebook, we were reconnected and I was grieved to hear she had been battling breast cancer. As we visited, I was amazed at the journey of faith she has taken and how faithful God is to us all- even in our darkest moments and greatest challenges. [...]
Read More breast cancer, faith, fallen world, fear, fighting in faith, living between the trees, loss, Pam, perseverence, thankfulness, treasureSurprising Treasures was birthed from life experiences which at first glance looked devastating. ~ Underneath layers of sorrow, loss, fear, and pain, I’ve found TREASURE! Instead of seeing life full of random accidents and misfortunes, I choose to be a Treasure Hunter, searching for eternal wealth. Isaiah 45:3 “I will give you hidden treasures, riches found in secret [...]
Read More battle, encouragement, faith, fallen world, fight of faith, inspiration, limitations, overcoming, Pam, quest, surprising treasures, treasure, treasure hunterOH- MY- GOODNESS!!! I KNOW YOU’VE ALL HEARD OF TOE-TAPPING MUSIC BUT I’M WILLING TO BET YOU’VE NEVER HEARD OR SEEN TOE PICKIN’ WORSHIP! A little background information before I share the “PLEASE GOD! OPEN UP THE FLOOR & LET ME DISAPPEAR!” moment! A Pastor’s wife for over 25 years, “I’ve” (pride)always tried to run a tight [...]
Read More Bethany, children, church, downs syndrome, embarrassment, humorToday, I open the treasure chest of memories and celebrate the birthday of our sixth jewel- Moriah Ruth. (not called the wind Mariah- but MOriah- the great mountain of God) My quiver felt full and satisfied when Moriah was born. A little girl again- after three boys, was just what our family needed. While Sarah was [...]
Read More Bethany, celebrate, children, commemorate, encouragement, love, Moriah, thankfulness, treasure