I recently finished reading the book Blind Hope by Kim Meeder and Laurie Sacher. It’s the story of Laurie and her dog Mia, the lives saved and friendships formed. As I began to read the story – set on the Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch – I remembered hearing Kim interviewed by Dr. James Dobson. When IContinue reading “Blind Hope”
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Adoption Story… Part 1
Yesterday was a big day for our family. We officially became a family of 6. In our hearts we have been a family of 6 since the end of July, but yesterday it was “official.” Blue’s adoption became final. Here’s the first part of our story… In the early fall – September I think –Continue reading “Adoption Story… Part 1”
VBS is over…until next year!
My feet hurt, my head aches, my ears are ringing and I have a smile on my face. Vacation Bible School has just finished. Two of my kids are in bed, the other is in bed reading his Bible (seriously, by no prompting from me). I feel the need to celebrate and sit quietly and justContinue reading “VBS is over…until next year!”
Facing the Wolf
This morning a good friend, at least I call him one of my good friends, read a devotion during our prayer group. The devotion was called “The Good Shepherd.” As he was reading, I remembered the parable of the Lost Sheep and I thought about the sheep as it was caught in the brambles, facingContinue reading “Facing the Wolf”
Encouragement
In the last few weeks, my time with God has led me to 2 main things – encouragement and praying for those who persecute you. In thinking about encouragement, I really think that we as human beings are not all that great about encouraging one another. Sure we say, good job, and then we goContinue reading “Encouragement”
Rev. Kris Mares 