-
Kansas Pioneer Encounters
Read more: Kansas Pioneer EncountersOne of the best research tools I’ve found for Kansas Pioneers has been Books of the Kansas Collection. Most of them are diaries written by pioneers. Some are stories passed along. All the ones I’ve come across have been very entertaining. The following excerpts come from one woman’s account. You can tell from her musings she…
-
Combating Feelings of Worthlessness
Read more: Combating Feelings of WorthlessnessIf you look up the word insignificant in the thesaurus you’ll find terms like meaningless, unimportant and worthless. Yesterday, I blogged about the tamarisk tree and how insignificant it looks at first glance. Upon closer inspection it is so much more. It provides food. Many believe that the manna from Heaven came from the tamarisk. A gift…
-
Insignificant Tree, What A Blessing
Read more: Insignificant Tree, What A BlessingAbraham planted a tamarisk tree in Beersheba, and there he called upon the name of the Lord, the Eternal God. Genesis 21:33 I had intended today’s blog to be on names, but during my morning devotions I came across the word tamarisk. Due to my curious nature, I couldn’t allow the word to pass by…
-
Sunday Clash of Personalities
Read more: Sunday Clash of PersonalitiesWay back when, when hubs and I first came to the Lord, it never seemed to fail that we’d clash. You see, he was very zealous for the Lord (still is), especially on Sunday mornings. Not a bad thing at all. In fact, it is one of those things I absolutely love about him. On most…
-
Zoe Winters’ is giving away a Kindle
Read more: Zoe Winters’ is giving away a KindleCheck out Zoe’s blog Blood Lust Blitz for a chance to win a Kindle. What are you waiting for? Go! NOW!
-
Kansas Rattlesnakes
Read more: Kansas RattlesnakesThen I had my first introduction to rattlesnakes. I was sitting in the door, and the children were playing just outside when I heard that horrible rattle. I did not have to be told what it was. I grabbed the children into the house and put them up on the bed, and took hold of…
-
The Devil in Pew Number Seven by Rebecca Nichols Alonzo
Read more: The Devil in Pew Number Seven by Rebecca Nichols AlonzoThe Devil in Pew Number Seven isn’t your typical true crime story. It is a story about the power of forgiveness. Rebecca never felt safe as a child. In 1969, her father, Robert Nichols, moved to Sellerstown, North Carolina, to serve as a pastor. There he found a small community eager to welcome him—with one…
-
The Prophecy Answer Book by Dr. David Jeremiah
Read more: The Prophecy Answer Book by Dr. David JeremiahI am not a prophecy buff. Not by any means. So I handed this book to my husband, who is not only well versed in scripture, but understands the intricate details of prophecy. His opinion; Dr. David Jeremiah is on spot. Now, for my words. The Prophecy Answer Book is easy to read and understand,…
-
Mission of Hope by Allie Pleiter
Read more: Mission of Hope by Allie PleiterIn the chaotic aftermath of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, Nora Longstreet fears all hope is lost, until a young dockworker gifts her with a locket that had belonged to her cousin thought to have perished in the earthquake. With a renewed sense of purpose and with Quinn’s help, Nora plans to offer others the…