When we lived in Bentonville, we went through the big ice storm some folks were out of electricity for more than a week. The following year was the big snow storm where some spots got two feet of snow. While we do get some winter storms, these two events were quite rare for Northwest Arkansas. … Read More
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Doing good isn’t about being a do-gooder. It’s about people
Plenty of reasons exist for donating to local charities, or even national ones. Sure, it’s a tax write off. It also makes us feel good to help others. For those who are “grateful believes in Jesus Christ” (as I prefer to say), it’s also a major part of our faith in action. The biggest reason … Read More
Baked ziti recipe (the really easy version!)
I recently discovered a love for baked ziti after one of our favorite restaurants started serving it as a special about once a week. It’s simple, really. A baked casserole with penne pasta, sauce, meat and cheese. We were craving Italian-type food this weekend and wanted the house to be warm and smell good so … Read More
Captivating Heart: Amazement and delight
One afternoon as I was sitting in the Captivating Heart retreat, I felt the urge to process my feelings and thoughts the best way I know how, in writing. When I do this, I write with abandon. I don’t try to make sense and I literally process as I go. I’ve waited several weeks to … Read More