Hi all,Realized my comment feature was, er, is having trouble. Add comments here or email me at rachel@rachelhauck.com to win Made of Honor by Marilynn Griffith.Blessings!

Marilynn Griffith is mom to a tribe of kids, wife to a very handsome deacon and blessed to be friends with some wonderful writers. She loves to read, write, speak and all things communication related. She’s the person at the family gatherings who is always either telling a story or listening to one! Before realizing she was a writer, life …

First I had to look up eclectic. Assorted is a synonym, so it works. I thought so.Second, fun day. It’s absolutely beautiful here. Sixty-one degrees on a windy, blue sky, sunny day. I met with my old Harris co-workers (they are now MediaSpan Software) because Richard is retiring – again. He retired from Harris four or five years ago, missed …

During last nights Rose Bowl for the National Title, Texas was down to USC going into the fourth quarter. But Vince Young, the Texas quaterback would not give up. With under a minute in the game, down 33 to 38, he ran in for a touchdown, then for a 2 point conversion. Texas won 41 to 38. The quarterback for …

Ohio State won the Fiest Bowl. Beat Notre Dame 34 to 20. Shew. I can breathe easy now. Matt and Jodi came over to watch with us. Yesterday was fun… sorta family day. We had planned lunch with a new couple in church Matthew and Elisa, and when I showed up at church, Reuben and Allison Maher were there. So, …

About pursuing Jesus. Taking a walk today under a deep blue sky and a golden sun, I thought how we spend time with God so much out of duty. Ok, well, I do. I don’t mean to, but I’ll spend time in prayer and the Word then sorta be like, “That’s done. I don’t have to feel guilty.” Sad. We …

We flew home from Indiana yesterday. I listened to songs on my new IPod on the flight home. Santa was kind to me. We had a great time with our family and it seems like the time went by so fast. I miss everyone already, but am happy to be home. I still need to unpack, but gee, the stack …

We had a nice day. The sun warmed the day to a brisk 46. Snow still covers the ground in patches, but I hope I get to see some snow fall before we head home on the 28th.Two of Tony’s brothers, Dave and Jim came over tonight with their spouses, Sandy and Vickie. And Jim’s grandson, Lucas. We ate. Yep. …

Mom just called. A long time family friend passed away, Bill Hamilton. A family man, a military man, I first met Bill the fall of ’74 in Homestead, Florida. His wife became one of my mom’s dear friends, his sons long time friends of my brother’s. And of mine. I can’t think of those days in Homestead and not remember …

Lest we think our lives are hard, lest we doubt the grace and power of God…Here’s an excerpt from Brother Yun, on trail in China for “opposing the government” for preaching the gospel. The time is the early 80’s, and Yun is in prison and now facing a judge.The judge fell into a furious rage. His eyes bulged as he …