Daisy and I are back home after an absolutely amazing week in Costa Rica with some of our new besties! We are already thinking about where we might travel with y'all in 2025. Hawaii, anyone? :D
Anyway, thanks to Insider Donna Birch and her photo/video montage skills, we wanted to share one of our favorite days from the whole trip - the sunset catamaran cruise. BEST DAY EVER!
See y'all at 8am ET on Monday, January 8th during the morning livestream!
MAKE A JOYFUL NOISE UNTO THE LORD
I told this story in church today, given it was our Psalm 100 service where we sing songs that parishioners choose:
I grew up in a Christian household. I belonged to Awana’s, went to church every Sunday, and spent weeks at a Lutheran camp. I have noticed many of my childhood photos show me wearing a cross.
I strayed from my faith for many years. God was always there, but I wasn’t listening to his guidance.
During the course of my marriage to John we searched for a church to attend. We went to about 6-7 churches that were disappointing for many reasons.
When we moved to Mineral Point I created a studio in the tiny cottage in the backyard. I set up my Bose stereo in there expecting to listen to a variety of tunes. However, the only station I received was Family Life Radio. I was not happy, at first, then I started listening intently. John would stop in my studio to see me crying. He asked me if there was something wrong and I proceeded to ...