It's Saturday when I link up with Amy of Signs, Miracles and Wonders for Then Sings My Soul Saturday. The Lord placed this particular song on my heart while I was praying Romans 12:1. I have to admit I couldn't honestly pray that for so many years as I struggled for control. I won't have complete consecration this side of eternity but I'm growing and learning as ...I trust and obey. As I open my hands and relinquish control of my life to His loving care, He works in me and throuh for my good and ...His glory. May this song speak to your h…

It's Friday Photo Flashback when I link up with Alicia of More Than Words . I've been having such a good time locating old photos to share. It looks like my brother Steve and I weren't in the mood for having our pictures taken in this one. We look happier in this photo but after all ...it was Christmas time! I think this was my birthday and I loved my dolls. I believe I was about four years old here. This is a family photo of the Sumstad's and the Haugli's. All of us kids are first cousins. My mom is seated on the left with my baby sis…

It's Thankful Thursday and Lynn of Spiritually Unequal Marriage has been our host for for January. She suggested we share about unexpected joys the Lord has brought into our lives this week. This season in my life has been very challenging but I have to admit there have been a few unexpected joys this week. I just want to share that prayer brings joy to my heart. I truly believe in the ...power of prayer. Although I wish I would get an answer quickly to my prayers, it's often in the times of waiting that I learn to trust. I am learning to walk by …