Finding Joy in the Little Things

I am a firm believer that it is the little things that bring us the most joy. A wet bath towel left on the floor was one of my biggest…

Having experienced grief, I learned God shines a bright light in the dark moments when we need him most. I share my journey to inspire and equip others.

5 Ways to Comfort Your Grieving Friend

You just received news that someone near and dear to you has lost a loved one, a close loved one and is grieving. You wonder – how can I help…

In a youth culture into the paranormal yet skeptical of biblical claims, Laura Gallier seeks to open eyes about issues of the supernatural and teen suicide.

What You Need to Know About the Invisible Culprit Behind Teen Suicide

There is a culprit… I was at a local middle school conducting an author visit and had just finished my talk when an adorable seventh-grade boy asked if we could…

Need a personalized gift? Celebrating a relative's baptism or hosting a large party at your home? Consider these tips to put together a stress free event!

How to Enjoy Stress Free Celebrations of Worship and Love

Have you ever wanted to host a celebration of worship and love for a family member or friend, yet just considering it caused you stress? Throughout the year there are…

Dad was a storyteller at heart and was infinitely curious about everything. Every stranger was a friend he simply hadn’t met yet. Come meet him!

Stories of a Storyteller

Oh the stories we have to tell! Oh we know them oh so well! May I introduce you to Dad, the storyteller? Charles Andrews Burfoot, Sr. April 16, 1925 –…

Your Child’s Heart – Linkup

How to Win Your Child’s Heart for Life 8 Proven Strategies for Parents Do you have children at home right now? If so, would you like to win your child’s…

Poison Ivy II – The Sequel

Good morning!  I’m Holt, Susan’s husband, and this is my first blog post filling-in for her today. Unfortunately, Susan’s had a second trip to the doctor due to another encounter…

Why God? Snakes, spiders and mosquitoes - why? One more question. Why did You create poison ivy? Ever wonder about these things? Delve in with us.

Father’s Day & Poison Ivy – Linkup

Ever wonder why God made something? Like spiders, snakes and mosquitoes? Yea, me too. Especially now that we’ve moved to the Fish Camp on the lake. I’ve found one more thing…

Giving Up Mothering

What is your most fervent prayer? Is it about your mothering? Is it still unanswered? Or do you celebrate God’s gift of that answered prayer every single day? Praise God,…

It's not a tent, but we're in a 10' x 32' Fish Camp cabin for the next several months as we gut and remodel a lake house. Learn with me! It's all good.

The Fish Camp – Linkup

The Fish Camp. New town. New home. New ways of doing things… Water. In a new home, the water has to be put in the new owner’s name and “turned…