It's Then Sings My Soul Saturday when I link up with Amy of Signs, Miracles and Wonders . This week I've been reminded several times that this is not my permanent home. I'm just passing through.  It can be easy to get comfortable in this world.  But I want to keep my eyes on the prize and not lose sight of why I'm here. I've heard this Carrie Underwood song several times this week and it spoke to my heart.  I hope you enjoy it and hear the message she's really sharing with you. Have a wonderful Saturday! And remember that this is…

It's Friday Photo Flashback and I'm linking up with Alicia of More Than Words . This photo was taken in the summer of 1960 before many of you were even born.  Pictured are my father's parents; Nana and Grandpa Sumstad with my baby sister Christine and my brother Steve.  I'm standing in front of my grandfather and I look a bit sickly because I had only recently undergone open heart surgery for a congenital heart defect.  As I remember back so many years ago, it seems like it was only yesterday.  It's amazing how that can happen when i…

It's Thankful Thursday and I'm linking up with my friend Lynn of Spiritually Unequal Marriage today. My heart is overflowing with love today.  As I continue to study Ann Spangler's " Praying the Names of God"  I've been so blessed as I continue to learn who God truly is.  The focus for this week is God as healer or Yahweh Rophe. The Lord is opening my eyes and changing my perspective on life.  I've been a Christian for many years but I believe that I continue to grow in my  understanding and am walking closer with Him now t…