Blog – Page 64 – Janis Van Keuren

Let’s Pray for the Grand Old Flag

Running errands yesterday, my eyes took note of the many places waving the “high flying flag”. That would be the one George M Cohan wrote about. The one that symbolizes this great free country of ours–the Grand Ole USA. Flapping in the mild desert wind, the flag flew high on many posts. Singing patriotism in front of a gas station. Pointing the way home at the entrance of an apartment complex. Declaring freedom at a medical facility. Proudly … Continue reading →

Submission Meets Love–Day 3 of 31 Days to Building A Better Blog(dbbb)

On Day Three of the workshop, we are to promote a post on our blog. I will be attempting to do this through Facebook and through our Email contacts. There are few times where my husband has imposed his will upon mine, but they stand out in our marriage as times where the mighty hand of God was moving. One such instance occurred on a cozy winter evening while I was cuddled up with my plans for … Continue reading →

Becoming A Better Blogger Workshop

This is the first day of a 31-day workshop on how to become a better blogger. So, you might see some of my projects posting here in my blog. The first assignment was to write a pitch about your blog–it’s called an elevator pitch. Something to catch the reader’s eye or listener’s ear quickly. Interesting, yet to the point. Here is my description: My blog is designed to encourage and inspire other Christian women with … Continue reading →

Every Good and Perfect Gift

Blustery, cool May days blew across this desert yesterday. Unseasonal for this time of year when temperatures hover in the high 90s. How refreshing for us desert dwellers. A few more days before the 6-month summer highs hit. Still time to enjoy lavish flowers, spin around on the freshly mowed lawn, bake one more sweet cake, and cuddle on the sofa. Wrapped in spring’s sweet memories, I give thanks today on Multitude Monday: 11. for cool days … Continue reading →

When Life Unravels

Life is not perfect. Only God is perfect! But that is not the way I have lived. I have looked at every circumstance, every event, every decision I make, and every one of my actions as necessitating perfection. Or it couldn’t possibly be the right one~or the one from God. My way of thinking has bound me up in knots, stifled my ability to make decisions, helped me procrastinate, and attempted to put me in control instead of … Continue reading →

Give Thanks With A Grateful Heart

Today, I’m joining the Gratitude Community at Ann Voskamp’s site Holy Experience. We are counting on Monday’s 1000 gifts from God to be thankful for. For today, this will be just a list, however, if a story weaves in with my heart of gratitude, you can find it here in my post.1)for family gathered round the dinner table2)for a heart of appreciation as I do the dishes3)for God’s mighty provisions for our family 4)for sons who help me on the … Continue reading →

Refreshing Rains

Refreshing rains fall from the heavens above and wet this desert land. A late spring rain gives the earth its last free drink of water until the summer monsoons sizzle on the hot dirt. The chilly air blows in and I wrap myself in the warmth of a fuzzy sweatshirt. Probably my last chance until temperatures drop again next fall. The air smells clean and free. My heart dances as the rain washes away the dirt-clogs of my … Continue reading →