Blog – Page 61 – Janis Van Keuren

Memories Like Gentle Rolling Waves

Our family just returned from a four-day escape to cool ocean breezes ruffling our hair and the sounds of the rhythmic, gently splashing surf massaging away stress-strung muscles. As we drove along the coast, I found myself recounting stories to my young men of how my Father would cram our extended family–an aunt, uncle, and at least one cousin–into our family car and drive 150 miles from our home to San Diego. Those precious memories painted warm colored pictures … Continue reading →

Character Recognized by All

While recognition for John Wooden continues to pour in and the sports world relates quotes from coaches, players, statesmen, even the president, I thought it would be a genuine touch to hear comments from two not-so-famous people who knew Coach Wooden on a personal level. These memories speak volumes about the character of the person when the spotlight was not “on”. I thought they deserved their own post. The first recollection is from a friend’s … Continue reading →

Helpful Hints from the Housewife’s Diary

Photo from Crestock Shower walls streaked with soap scum screamed at me, “We’ve been Neglected”. Dreading the job ahead, I donned an ugly pair of shorts and a shirt now dubbed “for cleaning”. Armed with sponges, cloths, cleanser, and a blue bucket half full of water, I shored up my confidence and attacked those walls with all the wisdom of an imaginary “Helpful Housewife Hints” book. Squishing the rectangular sponge in the water, I liberally covered it … Continue reading →

A Man of Honor

Coach Wooden Memorial from ESPN Basketball site You have probably heard me refer to our home as “Sports Central”, where ESPN runs 24/7. That may be a slight exaggeration, but sports do rule the family room in our home. Basketball ranks as No. 1 among our sports enthusiasts, so it is no surprise that our family grieved the passing of Coach John Wooden on Friday evening. We have had the privilege of learning about this outstanding man mostly through … Continue reading →

Are you looking for peace?

by ANGEL346ram What is riddling your heart with worries today? Do you have a loved one who has walked away from the Lord? Is your marriage not what you hoped it would be? Does a spouse or child have a terminal disease? Are you grieving? What is your hurt and pain? Come to Jesus and drink of His peace moment by moment. We all need His peace. “There is a future for the man of peace,” Scripture tells … Continue reading →

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

WARNING: THIS SITE MAY CHANGE APPEARANCES AT ANY MOMENT!!!! Please be patient with us as we readjust our looks. Shouldn’t take too long. Just about the same amount of time as any woman takes getting ready for a special date! From my heart to yours,Janis

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Remembering Why We Remember

Remember, the Lord cautions us. Remember the wondrous works He has done for us. Let there be markers in our life where we pause, reflect and share with our children the meanings behind the recollections. Why do we spend time remembering? In Joshua 4:4-7, the Lord commands the Israelites through Joshua, to “Go over (the river) before the ark of the Lord your God into the middle of the Jordan. Each of you is to take up a stone … Continue reading →