It's been quite a week for our country. I dare say that we've all felt the effects of the economy and financial crisis. There is such panic and anxiety all around us, and, from a world view, it's perfectly understandable. But, even when the burden is heavy and the crisis seems overwhelming, there is something we need to remember:Who are we trusting when the ground seems shaky beneath our feet? Christ did the dirty work, so that even the most insurmountable odds would ultimately hold no sway over us.This is not THIS.Hope. Peace. Fresh Perspective.**Be sure to check in on Monday, for a LARGE giveaway toward a VERY IMPORTANT cause!

My dad sent an email yesterday with quotes from children on the topic of love.  It's been around before, so perhaps you've seen it.  I had, but there was one quote in particular that popped off the page at me; I didn't remember it from before.  It goes like this:When someone loves you, the way they say your name is different.You just know that your name is safe in their mouth.Billy - Age 4First of all, if this "Billy" really had a thought like this at age 4, he's going places! Amen? Isn't it true, though? We do, typically, handle the names of those we love with care and protection. But, what if your own name hasn't been handled with care? Perhaps there's been a relationship in your life...

My sweet man is a great golfer.  He loves it and it provides him with the relaxation and intentional glance away from work that he needs, now and again (and again).  There was a development in Texas that we were interested in looking at; a place where the lots are actually acreage that surrounds a world-class golf course.  It's called Boot Ranch. We discovered it last year, on a similar trip, and Hubs called the man that we talked to, and arranged a golf-outing so he could test the course.  I agreed to ride along (you don't want to even think about my golf-swing!).  We pulled up to the gate-house, and there was a man there that said, "You must be Mr. and Mrs. G--!  Welcome to Boot Ranch!"A...