Sixty-One Acres



The Taste of Freedom

The Taste of Freedom

For many years I was not the type of person who had a “word for the year” every January. Honestly, I didn’t think God spoke to me clearly enough for me to have a word.  That began to change at the end of 2023. My husband and I had attended a wedding and on the way...
The Well Will Not Run Dry

The Well Will Not Run Dry

If you have walked with the Lord for any length of time, chances are you have heard His voice speak to you in some way. God speaks today, just as He did in the Bible. Sometimes through a deep, Spirit-filled impression, sometimes through a still, small voice, sometimes...
Responding to the Father

Responding to the Father

As a mom, one of the things that drives me crazy is when I call one of my kids from another room of the house, but they don’t answer. Most often this happens when I’m in the middle of cooking dinner or have both hands tied up in a task from which I cannot...
In All Your Blessings… Consider Him

In All Your Blessings… Consider Him

Have you ever been in a season where life seemed to be coming together perfectly? Your kids were getting along, your house seemed cleaner than normal, your marriage was solid, your job was going well. All the things seemed to be flowing smoothly. These seasons are...
From Burdens to Blessings

From Burdens to Blessings

My family and I are in the middle of a very busy season.  My oldest has just started high school and suddenly the kid who used to be happy at home playing with Legos and hot wheels has decided that he needs to be strong, tough, and ripped.  Much to my vexation, he is...
The 61-Art Story

The 61-Art Story

Ever since I can remember, my life has included art. Every woman in my family is an amateur artist/crafter (and a few are pros). An oil painting painted by my great grandmother and framed by my great grandfather always hung in my childhood home. I have many fond...