If we weren’t at the beach, then we were at the pool. We were so glad the house has a private pool because we used it a lot! Even after spending time at the beach, we’d go home and run
Marco Island 2012: The pool and the playground
Marco Island 2012: The beach
The beach! That was our main purpose for choosing Marco Island as our vacation spot. The island features several beaches, and all of them are clean and easily accessible. We enjoyed great weather for the whole trip, except it rained all
Marco Island 2012: Getting there
A few years ago, Chris and I spent a wonderful relaxing anniversary vacation on the beach. My great uncle allowed us to use his winter home in Florida for lodging. We have always wanted to return there but haven’t had the
BSF 2011-2012: II Peter and Jude
We read II Peter this week along with the book of Jude. In his second letter, Peter warns the believers about false teachers and encourages them to stand firm in the faith. Later Jude writes his letter because the false
BSF 2011-2012: I Peter 3-5
Sorry that I’ve been MIA from the blog lately. Right after Easter, we headed off to Florida for a nice beach vacation — the three of us and my sister, Karen. (Vacation pictures and videos coming soon!) When we returned
BSF 2011-2012: James 1-2
The book of James was written (most likely) by Jesus’ half-brother James during (most likely) Paul’s first missionary journey. James explains how works are involved in the faith process by telling the first Christians that their faith should be expressed
Never again
Never again will I use one of those grocery carts with the kiddie car at the front. At the request of my sweet daughter, this morning I gave in and pushed one of those contraptions through the grocery store. That
BSF 2011-2012: Ephesians 6:10-24
This is such a magnificent section of Scripture since it describes the armor and weapons God has given us to fight our enemy, Satan. You may find it hard to believe that we’re in the midst of a spiritual battle.
2012 brackets: Sweet Sixteen and Elite Eight updates
We had a wonderful weekend as a family, relaxing and enjoying the magnificent spring weather. And of course watching basketball games. But I didn’t make any time to post our bracket updates. So here are our Sweet Sixteen and Elite
BSF 2011-2012: Ephesians 4:1-6:9
This section of Ephesians is all about walking the Christian walk. This walk is purposeful. It imitates God. Paul calls all Christians to “put off” several worldly habits and “put on” several godly traits. The one that hit me most