Today, the world honored Michael Jackson. And I, too, mourned. Not because I’m a fan. I’m not. Don’t get me wrong, I listened to his music. I respect his talent and was in awe of his skill as an entertainer. Not necessarily because his children have lost their father. Again, don’t get me wrong, I… Continue reading Hero Worship
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Threads of Gratitude: Linen Tablecloth Edition
Tomorrow is my annual Music by DESign piano recital. It’s a formal affair with students dressing up and performing on a stage with a grand piano. They receive their awards and we celebrate their accomplishments. And then we eat cake. I like to have a reception following the recital as a way of saying “thank… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude: Linen Tablecloth Edition
Introducing…
This was sent to me awhile back, but I kind of shelved it for one of “those” days. Today is that day. I love this video. It gives me goosebumps. Just try to watch it without jumping to your feet and cheering! [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvCd_ANIKys[/youtube] That’s MY Jesus!
Extreme Love
Wow. What else can I say? Wow. What a day. I’m overwhelmed…with extreme love. It’s been an amazing weekend so far. Last night we had an incredible time of worship. Our worship team is so talented, and they have such hearts for Jesus. Our worship time was moving, precious, and beautiful. A perfect way to… Continue reading Extreme Love
You can do it. He can help.
With great thanks to my Bible study leader for sending me this! Feel free to comment and add your own. This could be lots of fun! A fifth grade teacher in a Christian school asked her class to look at TV commercials and see if they could use them in some way to communicate ideas… Continue reading You can do it. He can help.
I Am Second
This is my I Am Second story. I have been a Christian nearly all my life. I accepted Jesus’ sacrificial death for my sins and God’s offer of forgiveness when I was 5 years old. I was baptized when I was 9 years old. I grew up in the church, attended Christian schools all the… Continue reading I Am Second
Relay for Life
Celebrate. Remember. Fight Back. Welcome to the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life – Speer Family style! I’ll be your tour guide through an amazing night of celebration, hope, and life…and through an experience that opened my eyes and impacted me deeply.
Threads of Gratitude: A no-brainer edition
Hmmm…lemme see…what am I grateful for this week? Oh, you mean BESIDES the fact that my husband no longer has CANCER? That one’s hard to top, for sure. I have cried a lot of happy tears this week, humbled and awed by God’s mercy in choosing to heal Matt’s body. But there is so much… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude: A no-brainer edition
The Rest of the Story
Well, it’s all over Facebook, and it’s on CaringBridge, so it might as well be here too. We received the news we have been hoping and praying for ever since that fateful day last September. Matt’s scan came back completely clear. The doctor informed us there is “no trace of cancer” in Matt’s body. It’s… Continue reading The Rest of the Story
Building the Ark
“A long obedience in the same direction.” That quote has often been used to describe Noah. This morning, Bruce challenged the men in the church to be “Noahs” in their families. Noah was “perfect in his generation.” Does that mean he didn’t sin? That he didn’t mess up or make mistakes? Of course not. Noah… Continue reading Building the Ark