I keep up with so many friends and family online!  I love that.  I thought I'd post about the new things we have had going on in our lives in 2013.  Honestly, I can't believe we are already in mid-April!  Time sure does speed by. One of the first changes in my life began in January.  The Read more

I love how God helps us replace the sin struggles in our life with good things!  He doesn't leave us empty handed wondering what to do next.  His word is complete and full of helpful, life-giving information!  In Colossians 3 He has shown us the things we need to rid from our lives when we are Read more

Yesterday while I was doing my bible time I became stuck in a passage.  Colossians 3. Since I was 18 years old Colossians 3:2 has been a favorite verse/life verse for me.  "Set your affections on things above, not on things on the earth."  God has used verse over and over again to help me focus Read more

You already fully know that being a perfect mom is impossible!  Should we try to do our best, yes.   Some days our best looks much different than others.  I often read mom blogs and sometimes I can get very discouraged!  I know that may seem odd but, many moms portray a perfect home.  Their Read more

For the past few years I've been picking out ONE WORD that will help me focus on my goals for the coming year.  Shan and I were just talking about THE WORD and how funny it is that so many of us get excited about a new year, planning budgets, making lists and setting goals.  I have a list of Read more

Yesterday, November 12th, 2012 my grandpa, Clyde J. McKanna, Jr. went to be with the Lord.  I have some very sweet memories of him that have been slowly playing through my mind the past few days.  Hot tea, red barns, combines, beagle dogs, corn, pond, golf, newspaper cross-word puzzles, music, Read more