Happy Friday to all! Have you ever made caramel apples? Until this week, I had not ... but now I'm a pro. Just kidding! Tomorrow is the 22nd annual Yard Sale for Missions at our church, and it is a BIG deal, raising $20,000-$30,000 for local and global missions. Our congregation is not large, but it's filled with very dedicated members, and for the past three evenings I've hung out in the church kitchen with several of them making caramel apples. Community members have been pre-ordering these babies for weeks! Here's a quick peek at the process... Tomorrow starts before the crack of dawn with set-up and prayer time—then it's "off ... Keep Reading...
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MOOD SWING: Summer to Fall
Finally... The first day of Fall! Hello, old friend! I've looked forward to your return for a whole year. I'm beginning to feel the mood swing coming on. Summer's sunflowers are moving out . . . and warmth and texture are moving in! The metamorphosis of seasons is upon us! At this time of year, some people like to decorate with the traditional: vibrant colors of red, orange, gold, and brown ... pumpkins, gourds, and colored leaves ... corn stalks, bales of hay, and chrysanthemums. While I sometimes do that, too, Fall decorating for me often includes ... ... Keep Reading...
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Breaking the silence
When it's quiet here at My (virtual) Place, it's almost always noisy at My (in real life) Place. It's been quiet here for quite awhile. I've really missed you. At home it's been crazy-noisy, ridiculously yo-yo-ish, and an emotional roller coaster. It's been a long time since I've experienced a period so chock-full of travel on top of Life... and it's not over yet. Through it all, I've been a student. Sometimes intentional. Sometimes by necessity; almost unwillingly. Learn to walk slowly through the crowd. When you truly understand God's abundance, there is no good reason to be in a hurry. Summit Leadership Foundation newsletter Since April we've celebrated several birthdays, ... Keep Reading...
