Perhaps my favorite past time is observing nature. Nature has a rhythm that is comforting, relaxing, and simple. Every year God shows me another side to his creation. Last year, 2019, I was witness to the hawk families second batch of baby hawks growing up. 2018 was the first batch and that was very interesting … Continue reading Rhythms of Nature
I always enjoy the family scrapbooks, and especially the cookbooks full of recipes from all of the different family members. So for some fun, I will share with you some Bruxvoort Family Reunion Recipes from the '90s. I tried to pick recipes that were unique or recipes I had not heard of before. Enjoy! Cranberry … Continue reading Bruxvoort Family Reunion Recipes
I've been reading in the book of Esther. I am only to the 3rd chapter, but I have to say the one theme that jumps out at me is obedience. Esther was adopted into Mordecai's family, after the death of her parents. Later, Esther was chosen to be one of MANY young virgin girls to … Continue reading Obedience
I certainly will not receive a medal for committed prayer for my daughter. There were many times my discouragement I gave up, took a break. It's hard to continue to pray when you don't have the right attitude about what prayer is and does. A prayer is an act of faith. It is placing your … Continue reading It Happened So Fast
I'm sure what I am about to tell you will go down in the history books of motherhood. There are dandies and then... there is this gem. A little girl, full of fun, sass, and inventive creativity all balled up in some terrible 4-year-old cuteness. Ya! I am gonna brag about "little me", cause I … Continue reading What smells?
I have been reading in Mark 5. It talks about the demon-possessed man, the woman with a bleeding issue, and Jairus's sick daughter. The common theme throughout the entire passage is faith and restoration. My focus was on the woman who knew and believed in Jesus's power. She had great faith and determination. She knew … Continue reading Just a Touch
"The Lord is My Shepherd...", those are truly amazing words. Shepherds were the lowliest of lowliest... career bottom of the barrel in Jesus' time. So you should be in awe that God wants to shepherd you. Sheep appear to be dumb and wander aimlessly. They will eat anything and everything whether it is good for … Continue reading The Lord is My Shepherd
We all know that PRAYER is an important part of the Christian life. Without it, we are disconnected from our defense system, as well as unity with the body of Christ. I speak to those who have prayed and prayed for something/issue in their life or the life of someone else. You may have prayed … Continue reading This is Where I Failed
I live surrounded by cattle. Each spring, once the prairie grass has grown, the cattle arrive at the fields around me. Usually mid-late May they take up residence. One by one cattle trailers arrive. They back into the field, swing open the trailer doors, and groups of cattle are let out. It's a pretty exciting … Continue reading Cattle and Fences
During a recent counseling session I was reminded that I was not keeping my yard clean. It wasn't a scolding, but a gentle reminder that I had gotten so off track and needed to start cleaning my yard. Your "yard" in counseling means the area of your life you let people in. People good and … Continue reading Keep Your Yard Clean
