November 2022

From my journal on August 19, 2022. Last night our parents, Grandpa, and Lisa came over for supper. At the end of some visiting time …

It had been a full spring. We had just put in 110 feet of raspberries, and were scrambling to keep up with our large lawn and garden. Plans were afoot to build a dream playhouse for the kids …

I’ve always been struck by this verse. How would you feel if you knew, if Jesus told you there was only one lack in your life between you and eternal life? Not 100, not 10, just one …

Rachel: I sat there, incredulous. As soon as the conversation was over, and we started preparing for bed, I confronted Matthew. “Are you serious?” I …