My name is Barbara. I am a Christian “middle-aged” stay-at-home mom. By Christian I mean someone who is born again by believing on the Lord Jesus Christ as the Savior from sin. I thank God for His patience and grace as He leads me along day by day.
I have been married to my wonderful husband, Jim, for 26 years. We have three boys whom we love dearly and who keep us on our toes….and on our knees.
I enjoy reading, writing, decorating, some crafts when there is time. I have enough projects I’d like to do and things I’d like to learn to keep me busy for the next 50 years or so. 
I had been thinking about starting a blog for some time, and blest with son’s posts about why she blogs convinced me. (I’m glad to be able to stretch my brain by learning new things, but I am new to this, so forgive me is links and things aren’t entirely smooth yet.) While this blog is a home to my “stray thoughts,” I hope it will be a blessing to those who stop by.
26 Comments
September 3, 2006 at 12:23 am
I’m glad you’ve joined the blogosphere…I’m adding you to my favorites!
September 3, 2006 at 3:18 pm
Thanks, Jenn! I’m so honored to be put on your favorites!
September 6, 2006 at 4:05 pm
I am just reading your “about me” page, I laugh becaue it is me (even the three boys) =)) Ok not the 40 something=) (I am not claiming that yet) hehehee…
“keep us on our toes….and on our knees” that is my favorite saying.
September 25, 2006 at 4:27 pm
This blogging stuff is brand new to me but as soon as I learn how, you will added to my favorites. Can hardly wait to give my testimony to the glory of Jesus Christ!!
Thank you for this wonderful idea.
…master of none
September 30, 2006 at 6:34 am
Hi Barbara,
I think that I found very good pearson and posts.
Blessings to you!!
December 31, 2006 at 3:34 am
I wanted to e-mail you but can’t find a contact spot. I noticed you on the BJU BLoggers. I assume that means you are a grad. I gradutated in 1985. Would love to hear from you.
January 1, 2007 at 10:06 am
Hi, Kim,
Good to hear from you! Yes, I graduated from BJU in ‘80 (should’ve graduated in ‘79 — I “crammed 4 years into 5,” as they say.
)
I enjoyed looking around your blog.
February 8, 2007 at 9:24 am
Hi Barbara! I found your blog through TT and have enjoyed my visit so much! I’ll be back for another visit soon! I’m adding you to my links! God Bless!
May 10, 2007 at 11:00 am
Hi Barbara! I am new to your blog as I discovered you on “Works for Me Wednesday”. I have enjoyed reading several of your posts and our common desire to honor the Lord. I’ll be back! Blessings, Diane
July 6, 2007 at 9:38 am
have enjoyed visiting your blog – keep going!!
Leigh
August 19, 2007 at 4:36 pm
That one lost sheep
Mar 4th, 2007 by Barbara H.
Safe were the ninety and nine in the fold.
Safe though the night was stormy and cold;
But said the Shepherd when counting them o’er,
One sheep
——-
Please, do you have the music for this song?
I used to sing it 40 eyars go, and hve lost the copy.
Celia and Duane Stradley, ministers at retirement homes.
Thanks
September 30, 2007 at 6:56 pm
I ENJOYED YOUR “SITE”.
November 24, 2007 at 12:15 pm
Just noticed yur page….Blessings!
December 19, 2007 at 1:16 pm
thanks for the lyrics and sheet music for “Babe in the Manger”. Just in time for Christmas!
December 26, 2007 at 2:14 pm
I too have been married for 16 years and I have 3 daughters. God is faithful in our recognizable moments – may we always remember what He has done.
January 22, 2008 at 10:27 am
Hi, I’m new to your blog and looking forward to reading some more!!
January 23, 2008 at 10:38 pm
My love of Amy Carmichael’s writings led me in here – and I am glad! I need a group of good solid Christian women to visit with! I am the mother of two sons both now grown and married. I have three grandchildren. I have been married to my second husband for nearly 20 years now. Two years ago he had a stroke but is doing well now. I am 58 years old. I was born in Seattle but now live in the small Oklahoma town of Alva.
I am a writer and photographer. I enjoy golf, swimming, reading, journaling, genealogy, and antiques – mostly dishes.
I used to be a runner, now I am way overweight – but working on it (swimming!) and trying not to cook and bake a lot!
I blog at: http://ricochetsmusings.blogspot.com/
I welcome email – pkilbourne@hotmail.com
April 25, 2008 at 12:17 pm
I went to read your profile and lost my comment.
I read the post about the February meeting and the panel discussion you tried to create. I am not sure the size of your church, but this might be one of the reasons for no one being willing to participate.
Have you ever thought of compiling all of these very good posts into a book?
I attend Women’s Bible Studies and have for years at the different churches we’ve attended. I love working in Women’s Ministry. At our church now, we have many attendees to these studies who are from other churches or unchurched. I have a problem with the way some of the facilitators answer questions in class. I feel they are giving an answer sometimes based on their religion and not on the Word. I don’t think they use enough discretion. It is often their opinion they answer with.
I have answered question put to me by younger women. I try to do it with the disclaimer that my way may not be their way. I have been married for 41 years so I feel I have a few pointers about marriage and the relationship. Personally, I want my life to reflect Christ’s teaching and not the teaching of a particulare religion or denomination.
I want to be open to Christ’s leadership in the mentoring of younger women.
June 27, 2008 at 6:17 pm
Hi Barbara,
I have seen your postings on As4Me. I was searching for a copy of “Flame of God” by Amy Carmichael this morning (to use in today’s post on my blog) and one of your posts including the poem came up! I wondered if it was the same BarbaraH….sure ’nuff it was! I had to smile to myself….small world.
~Diane H.
August 29, 2008 at 11:08 am
Hi Barbara,
I added you to my Christian links at
http://low-carb-news.blogspot.com/
God bless you for your work for Him. Nice blog!
Jennifer
August 31, 2008 at 10:32 pm
Barbara,
your words really encouraged me. I am a proud mother of three small children that keep me feeling crazy! Thanks for the help.
jennifer
September 10, 2008 at 5:10 pm
Thanks so much, Jennifer! I am so glad you stopped by and left a note for me and that the Lord was able to use me to encourage you!
December 29, 2008 at 1:21 am
As former program director at Lucerne Christian Conference center I am deeply saddened by the closing. A beautiful old building built so well that it was said it would fall over before it would fall down. But it has been so much more than that. From Dr. Wineger to Don Morgan to Kevin Schmidt to the Pelletiers this building has been use to glorify God many times over. The incredible speakers and the multitudes that were led to the Lord or the mission field or were strengthened in their walk speak volumes of what has happened there.
Even the history of the building is unbelievable as to how
God has preserved it for his purpose. I could go on forever about what has taken place there.
My prayer is that God will use this property again. Thank you to all who have worked there, been there and have prayed for this ministry.
February 10, 2009 at 9:32 pm
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thanks!!!
May 12, 2009 at 2:20 am
Thank you so very much for detailing your story of TM. I have been battling it for 8 months now and still struggle to walk on my own and cannot drive. I am a single mom and run a Christian Home School Co-op with 40 kids out of my home. My seven year old daughter has been the one to care for me through most of this struggle. I spent a week in ICU undergoing the same tests that you did. I am now on a medication that does not appear to be helping me physically but is affecting me greatly mentally. Your post was an encouragement as I am feeling very hopeless right now. Thank you.
October 9, 2009 at 12:51 pm
Nice to meet you! I literally stumbled upon your blog and I’m glad I did. Have a great weekend. Your blog is a blessing!