Unchained Melodye

Surely, Your goodness and faithfulness have chased me every day of my life


  • I’ll Never Marry a Preacher!

    I followed in the footsteps of my mom, and as a young girl (just like she was) I said something like “Oh, I’m not going to marry a preacher.” Her daddy was a preacher, too. As a young adult, I followed in the footsteps of my mom. 🙂 Yep, I married one.And I can honestly say I haven’t regretted it. Continue reading

  • One Moment of Time …

    Josh’s last day of school is tomorrow here in Rapid City. It is his last day of middle school. It has been a fantastic year for him. I wondered what it would be like to transition into a new school this year, at this stage of the game. 8th grade itself already brings with it change and uncertainty. But with a Continue reading

  • A Thankful Mom is a Content Mom

    Well, it’s Mother’s Day (weekend) in the US … this Sunday we celebrate Moms. But, instead of being sad about what I don’t have (or more correctly, who I don’t have), I’m choosing thankfulness! I am obviously missing out on spending the day with both of our moms – Mama Jo and Granny – and I’m missing some Continue reading

  • God is With Us… our Prince of Peace

    Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid…For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.So, Continue reading

  • R-E-S-P-E-C-T! Find out what it means to … Him!

    I’ve been thinking about respect lately. In our small group in Washington, we studied/discussed a great book on marriage called Love and Respect. I realized more than ever the importance of wives respecting their husbands. I had to examine my heart and my words a great deal. But today that’s not where I’m going … R-E-S-P-E-C-T! Some would Continue reading