Category Archives: Faith

Helpful Hints from the Housewife’s Diary

Janis Van Keuren

  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

Janis Van Keuren

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?

Janis Van Keuren

     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 →

The Storm Rages

Janis Van Keuren

    Google Images      The storm clouds have swirled around me, clung to me, laid damp and dreary against my chest.  I had no weather warning that a storm was brewing.  All I saw was bright blue sky dappled with feathery light clouds.     How did it arise so quickly?  How did I miss the signs?  I should have run for shelter sooner, sought the Chief Weatherman’s advice.     Now I’m cloaked in dreariness, looking for the storm to pass. … Continue reading →

Just Like My Father

Janis Van Keuren

       Our youngest son has been recruited by our friends to help them with some yard work at their home and rental properties.  He has always been a hard worker but is finding it difficult to land a part-time job this summer. The economy has affected everyone but especially hard-hit are college students like our son.       Last week, our friends had him heaving river rock so that stubborn weeds could be removed.  He worked 4 hours in the Arizona … Continue reading →