It Wasn’t a Fanciful Prayer

Today I have a very sweet and amazing story to share. But first a little backdrop…. Many, many years ago when the bigs were little we had a simple, but fun climby kind of swing set. As we were about to move across the country  to pastor in Colorado, the swing set, which by then…

Around the Corner

Yesterday as Dw and I were talking about a current  situation we have been walking through, suddenly the Lord brought this story to mind. So I reminded that sweet man of mine about it  and in recounting the story again we both were greatly encouraged. It is so good to tell each other the stories…

One Missing Paper

The freshest of stories… and oh-so-wonderful to see God’s hand  up close and personal, always at work in our lives… Because although God never changes and His promises are the same yesterday, today and forever, somehow we so easily forget that part. But really, if He worked miracles 2,000 years ago… Why is it we…

Near Our Home

Last week I wrote about our need to remember.   That I have to.  My family has to.   And that you must too. A few days after writing that post something happened that hit close to home, literally.   There was a shooting not far from where we live.   We were coming home…

There’s Really Not An Option…

I’ve often said that when I write here at our Place, I feel like I am just talking to  my friend.  And sweet friend, if you really were sitting with me on my veranda  enjoying the late afternoon and sipping a cup of something warm on this beautiful  Phoenix day, I am confidant that our conversation would…

A Gift Idea

For those who have been hanging around our Place Called Simplicity you know all about our Memorial Box.  But for those who haven’t been dropping by very long, let me explain…. It’s a box filled with very tangible items, each representing a time in our lives where God provided, protected and proved Himself strong.  …

What Do We Do?

What do we do when things don’t go like we pray? Or what about when our dreams come crashing down? Or the things we are hoping for don’t happen? Or when life presents challenges we never expected? Or we get into a situation that we need escaping from? We all have times when life just…