Canning, to me, seems like an old-fashioned skill that’s gone by the wayside for most Americans living in 2010. I’m sure more people do it than I realize, but when my friend Glenda mentioned that she was going to can peaches, I thought it would be fun to learn. She met me outside and informed… Read More A Visit to Glenda’s Kitchen
The very next day after our weary travels from Indy to Phoenix, we started birthing classes. Probably not the best time emotionally to start such a venture, but it’s worked out. First we viewed a video of several different types of births–without medication, with an epidural, C-section, and using forceps. I must admit that I… Read More All Things Baby
Crossroad’s 2009 summer intern, Robert, has enriched the ministry of our church in so many ways–piano accompaniment, special music, song leading, giving devotionals at youth group, and being and encouragement to all of us. During each break he gets from school, Rob faithfully attends Crossroad Baptist and puts his heart into it. He is now… Read More “Jack & Jill” Bridal Shower
This is my mom’s tribute that she gave at Pop-pop’s funeral. I am very thankful for my father. The most important thing about Dad was that he knew the Lord Jesus Christ as his Savior and he knew he was going to Heaven. There was no need to fear death because he knew that Heaven… Read More Mom’s Tribute to Her Dad
My cousin, who is enrolled in a photography class, needed subjects for her portrait photo shoot assignment. Before we flew to Maryland, she asked if Stephen and I would mind getting some pictures taken while we were on the farm. I had been hoping and planning to get some maternity pictures, so I jumped on… Read More Maternity Photos by Laura
The look on Mom’s face was worth it. Worth the long hours in the car and the swollen feet and ankles. She came out into the living room confused as to why the dogs were barking, and then she saw Stephen. She gasped and hugged him so tightly. After the funeral in MD, we rode… Read More Indiana Surprise
Thank you for your prayers and loving arms that have embraced us as we whispered goodbye to Pop-pop last week. It is an immeasurable comfort knowing that it was not a final goodbye, but as the pastor said at the funeral, it was “until we meet again” in heaven. Stephen and I are so thankful… Read More Nearer My God To Thee
During Pop-pop’s last few weeks, it was a struggle for him to smile–let alone speak. July 28th, a week before Pop-pop passed away, was my mom’s birthday. Uncle Calvin was sitting in the dining room which they had made into Pop-pop’s bedroom. He said, “Dad, do you remember what you were doing 54 years ago… Read More “Renee”
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Milestones are important because they mark the path of our lives, but better yet, they cause us to pause a minute to reflect on the past. Sunday we marked the 2nd anniversary of Crossroad Baptist Church. It was refreshing to look back on what God has done in growing His church in Verrado, AZ. Just… Read More Crossroad Baptist Turns 2!