Living Simply to Please Jesus while Simply Loving One Another
Over the years we have had many days of Prayer and Fasting here at our Place Called Simplicity. We have often highlighted a need that is known nationally or internationally. And yes, we have seen our powerful God do some amazing things! He is definitely and positively more than able!! Meriam Ibrahim is a very…
Yesterday morning, as I was reaching to fill my coffee mug, I turned just in time to see the news: Meriam’s arrival on United States soil…. Oh me. Doesn’t she look stunning? Her handsome husband, Daniel looks overwhelmed with emotion. To think, that she was sentenced to death by hanging for refusing to renounce her…
Although separated by continents and massive oceans our family is joined by hearts to one another. We are all very close. And trust me, I don’t take that lightly…it is a rare gift and a beautiful privilege. We have each other’s back. We are fiercely loyal. We share each other’s joys, triumphs, griefs, cares…
Joy. Newborn baby sweetness. Discovering Mimi’s pantry has cookies! For one little grandtreasure who prefers to climb on anything, Mimi’s counter seems quite perfect. And in less than 24 hours they will be husband and wife…. so we’re finishing up last minute details and enjoying life together….and *always* missing Emmy and her Little Man.
AP Photo/Riccardo De Luca Fox news and other major news sources are reporting – Meriam Ibrahim and family are no longer in Sudan but have been flown to Italy! I cannot stop the tears!! The prayers heard from around the world have been answered!! Praise the Powerful Name of the Lord!! Even when hope looked slim,…
Over the years of sharing my heart here, there is no doubt that those who’ve been hanging around have gotten to know our family. You’ve walked along with us through joyous seasons, days of sweet triumph and victory but also some very painful seasons. We’ve welcomed you into our lives and freely most…
Yesterday our sweet Mr. Nehemiah Judson celebrated his 11th birthday! {His 2nd birthday home!!} What a joy this fellow of ours is. We are hopelessly smitten. I know I say that about all my treasures, but seriously, this guy just brings such joy to our family. Easy-going. Unselfish. Kindhearted. Tender. Lover of God. Quick wit….
With praises on my lips and my heart full of thankfulness, I went out front today and untied the yellow ribbons that were wrapped around our palm trees. Do you remember I put them up here to symbolically remind our friends, family and neighbors that we are one of the families that waits for our hero?…