Isaac’s nursery is complete – now we are just waiting for him to arrive.  Hope you enjoy the pictures! Note from Haley: Here are pictures from Isaac’s nursery. We decided on a puppy dog theme. Everything has come together and is so cute! Mom came and painted a cuddly little puppy on his wall. It is so precious. Samuel’s grandmother made a puppy quilt for him when he was a boy and it is on a bed … Read entire article »

We are thrilled and blessed to announce the arrival of our newest grandson, Wesley Nolen Turner.  He is the third son of our daughter Amanda and her husband Jeremy.  He was born Tuesday, May 1 at 7:30 a.m. weighing 8 lbs and 9 ounces. God has once again blessed us beyond measure and we cannot be more thankful to Him for His enduring mercy and grace!   … Read entire article »

  “She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.” As I began to study and pray over this verse of scripture, the Lord revealed to me that this is not just a simple scripture about being lazy.  This is a very serious scripture and indeed a warning to the women of the home.  Let us pray for the revelation of the Lord as we study His Word so that we can fully comprehend what He is saying to us. “looketh well”  Strong’s H6822 – tsaphah 1) to look out or about, spy, keep watch, observe, watch a) (Qal) to keep watch, spy b) (Piel) to watch, watch closely I find it very interesting that the Hebrew word for “looketh well” is translated 20 times in the Scripture as “watchman”.  … Read entire article »

This Page is going to be a work in progress.  I will only add recipes that I have used and found to be useful.  As the garden season progresses I will add the ones that I am using as I go along, so they will actually be listed by their seasonal use.  If you want to share some of your own please do so in the comments. A Soak for Seeds and A Spray for Seedlings Chamomile … Read entire article »

I want to get serious this morning. Before you read any farther I want you to say out loud, “This commandment is for me”. This message is not for your husband or your wife, or your children. This message is not for your pastor, your brother or sister, or your neighbor. This message is for you. My scripture this morning comes out of the book of Malachi. We will start reading in verse one.   1. And now, O ye priests, this commandment is for you. 2. If ye will not hear, and if ye will not lay it to heart, to give glory unto my name, saith the LORD of hosts, I will even send a curse upon you, and I will curse your blessings: yea, I have cursed them already, because ye … Read entire article »

“She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.” Openeth - Strong’s H6605 – pathach 1) to open a) (Qal) to open b) (Niphal) to be opened, be let loose, be thrown open c) (Piel) 1) to free 2) to loosen 3) to open, open oneself d) (Hithpael) to loose oneself 2) to carve, engrave a) (Piel) to engrave b) (Pual) to be engraved She openeth – hmmmmm, look at “b” – be let loose, be thrown open.  Now that paints are fairly … Read entire article »

The first link is the picture slideshow that the photographer Steve Gross took and the second one is the article itself. http://www.consolpub.com/slideshows/as/20111231burrell/                 http://www.annistonstar.com/view/full_story/16949419/article-Ashland-couple-shun-consumerism–make-things-by-hand? … Read entire article »