Ironing is just not my thing!  And regular trips to the cleaners have never really been in my budget.  So what do I do? For many years, I have only purchased items that bear the tag “wrinkle resistant.”  Unfortunately, as our children grew and began to buy gifts for their dad, shirts without that coveted […]

“You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.”                                                             […]

Amazing Grace  – The Final Advent Story I can still see her face.  My youngest had been asking me, since she was five, to be baptized. I think this is a hard thing for parents sometimes.  You want to let them follow their heart and what the Lord is talking to them about, but at […]

Audacious. Yes! Let’s put ourselves in this story…. Jesus, the Healer 17 One day many Jewish religious leaders, known as Pharisees along with many religious scholars came from every village of Galilee, throughout Judea, and even from Jerusalem to hear Jesus teach. And the power of the Lord God surged through him to instantly heal. […]

Warning . . . this blog post comes with an invitation. It’s not to a birthday party or a wedding reception. It’s an invitation to experience some of the things I’m blessed to experience these days. There’s no obligation to accept. About seven years ago, Carl and I took our first steps into a building […]

‘Tis the Season! My photographer friends and I often send that message to each other along with “selfies” of empty coffee cups, crumpled snack wrappers and anything else littering our desks at 3am as we put in yet another 16-18 hour day.  I always joke that my goal is to go to sleep in the […]

On the days when I am not being kind to myself and lack patience, I am not “keep[ing] in step with the Spirit” and am only giving myself a portion of the fruit that God has offered me through the presence of the Holy Spirit, instead of allowing myself to enjoy the entire fruit as […]

I have a passion to become a mom to as many spiritual daughters as I can bring into my life. I’m not kidding I see what is taking place in our culture and this 56-year-old girl doesn’t like it one bit.  I’m tired of watching normal being kicked to the curb.  Each day, I read […]

It is simply Amazing! I felt like climbing to the tallest tree I could find and shout to anyone who could hear….” I feel light as a feather, light as air. I’m free!”  Why? Because the Lord had once again taken the heavy back pack I was carrying and with His cleansing power( Holy laundry […]

It still hurt. That little word on the lab slip. It was the second time I’d seen it. The first had felt like a punch to the gut. Miscarriage. On Thursday, July 4th, after returning home from the parade, I took a pregnancy test. KJ gave me the biggest hug; Kris was speechless. We spent […]

Recently I was in jail. No, – I wasn’t in trouble, but others were. And because of a God-ordained opportunity, the ministry I oversee was invited to create a Freedom Curriculum and to disciple inmates who are open to learning about the Lord.  Basically, we were given a captive audience of 2000 + and we […]

‘Tis the Season!  Yes, my friends, we have made it past October 25th so that means it is Christmas 24/7 on ALL three Hallmark channels.  Any time of the day you can tune in and see sparkly lights, freshly fallen snow and a warm and cozy diner where everyone says, “hello.” It also means you […]

 I recently stumbled on a saying, which I have seen in the past, but it resonated with me something fierce on this particular day. “I remember praying for the things I have now.” After reading this on one of my social media threads I have not been able to stop repeating it. With the holiday season upon […]

“Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” Hebrews 11:1 “Never be afraid to trust your unknown future to a Known God.” Corrie ten Boom   If you have faith like a mustard seed… What if I do have faith? It’s at least as big as a […]

  Ten years ago, I was working out while The View was on. At that time, it was one of the only places where you could hear the viewpoint of women who were different ages and with different opinions. After watching for a few months, I thought how cool it would be to do that […]

One of the Blogilates workouts I’ve been doing throughout this year is a spin-off of the video game Street Fighter. Cassey, my fearless digital coach, comes onscreen dressed like Chun-Li and proceeds to lead her viewers in an intense but fun routine with lots of kicking and punching. It’s one of my favorite videos of […]

  Jacob could barely hear his father when he asked him to go and get the box from the shelf.  His father was weak and Jacob was trying to do everything he could to make him comfortable in what appeared to be his last days.  He handed the box to his father and the man […]

Flowers have always reminded me of grace. A seed is planted, and then the Sun has to penetrate the soil, deep into the dark layers, as well as Living Water needing to seep through the compacted dirt to be absorbed by the seed. It then opens up, just barely at first, to break free from […]

This entire month we have journeyed into the surreal path of pain for many in hopes of letting them know they are not forgotten.  It was also our sincere desire to send hope to those struggling in silence or hopelessness. Deep down my heart wanted to speak value and love over all our readers. We […]

Suicide has affected so many people, but there is nothing like listening to the heart of a mother as she speaks about being a survivor.  I have known and loved Sheri Friemel most of her life as she is the best friend of my own youngest sister, Keri, since they were old enough to have […]

We come from different backgrounds and we have different stories, but no matter where we have been and what we have been through, we are loved by a God who never – ever gives up on us!  We are so highly valued. We are unique one-of-a-kind Masterpieces! Never to be duplicated…..We could never be replaced. He […]

My name is Brianna. While obtaining my bachelor’s in psychology, I studied suicide, and suicide prevention extensively. Even so, when I began to wrestle with suicidal thoughts my senior year of college, I found the process of reaching out for help to be more difficult than most people realize. I felt invisible, even to those […]

Many years ago, I started my love affair with peonies.  They just appeared so perfect–delicate, wispy and at the same time so lush.  Let’s not even get started on their heavenly scent…They also happen to be expensive.  Very, very expensive. My fresh out of college self had a great idea–I would GROW a peony bush […]

The Struggle Is Real by Nita Kuehn I am writing this today to apologize for the many times we have disregarded your pain; minimized the impact of an event; or, only had a discouraging word. Only you know how something has affected you emotionally, spiritually, and/or physically. Forgive us for not hearing your distress or dismissing […]

For the month of September, we are going to invite you into the conversation of suicide prevention.  When I hear that someone has chosen to put an end to their emotional pain through suicide, I cry out to God and ask him what I can do to help those in need of His love and […]

The sound of a clock ticking is a constant reminder of each second passing as I find myself in the “waiting room” again! This journey never gets easier. I’ve waited for return phone calls, career changes, a home to be built, dreams to become a reality, debt to be paid, my body to heal, traffic […]

Have you ever prayed and prayed for someone until you felt you could pray no more?  One such person stands out in my mind.  I prayed and prayed for this person.  Nothing happened.  I prayed some more.  Things seemed worse.  PLEASE GOD! I prayed more!  Still, I could see no results.  One day I felt […]

So I did this THING. I made my own butter. Guys, to say that this project created a mess is the understatement of the year.  I think I am still cleaning milk and milk solids from every conceivable crevice in my kitchen.  However, the results are simply wonderful. Has the Lord been making butter in […]

We find that some things in our lives transcend time. I just returned from my 50+ high school class reunion which was held in Sacramento, CA.  While it was not the city in which we graduated, it was the city the committee chose for reasons of cost and convenience. Awesome!  I had graduated from a […]

Years have passed.  While my heart stirred with passion to tell the story of my father’s love for me, another voice drew me away saying, “Who are you?  What makes you think writing a book would mean anything? What difference would it really make?” I let this tension build inside. It was a pull between knowing I was […]

While I sip my morning tea, relax and read before the day begins, I think of the young moms out there who would consider this a vacation day.  Hang on sweet mommas!  I know the days can seem so busy and hectic.  Chores repeat themselves and never seem to get done.  Faces need to be […]

I can still hear my dad’s voice in my head even though he has been absent from this earth for over 20 years.  He was a pastor who in many ways was “old fashioned” by today’s standards, but was a wonderful man. Though not perfect, he loved serving the Lord and encouraging others to do […]

Numbers in order- numbers in line Numbers undone- messy No rhythm – no rhymeEquations backwards- forwards Try solving them side to side When it is all finished, what have you accomplished? Are we really just trying to hide? Digits telling time Counting money Exploding in fatalities and crime. Make Haste! Make haste! They utter and […]

Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit.(John 15:2)  After several weeks of unanswered messages to my friend (I’ll call her Carol), I finally decided to call her husband but got no response. The unexpected silence was killing […]

I have a mild obsession with Disney and Disney princesses. Mild. So when I came across an image on Facebook listing various traits of Disney princesses to determine which one was most like my personality, I was ecstatic. I read through the list and tried to decide which one I felt resembled me closest, purely […]

  Earlier this year, I started on the official “fill all the pots” mission.  Along the front of the house, I have these big black pots that hold asparagus fern and on a day filled with sunshine, I started switching out the old and replacing with the new.  I dug out the old plant—root ball […]

Times of conflict and dispute, especially amongst loved ones, are difficult to bear in our fickle flesh. We get tangled in our emotions between wanting to wallow silently in guilt for our portion of wrongdoing and the urge to cast blame on others, showcasing any and all wrongdoings of theirs we can recall. Learning to […]

” HARPAZO ” ( Are You Ready?) Dream weaver Dream deceiver There is no Game of Thrones! The ultimate test is the race in this life for our ultimate Prize, Jesus Christ and His upward call. So….who sits on the throne? Who really holds the keys? Who is early to rise and who folds their […]

I’m ashamed to say I don’t remember her name. I wonder if she even remembers me. She was a sweet elderly lady. Nicely dressed. Expensive jewelry. She appeared beside me suddenly, asking if the seat was taken. I thought it odd then: a round table of eight seats, most of them empty, yet she chose […]

Have you ever had one of those days where you just don’t feel like you have it together? You grab your blue pants instead of your black ones. You leave the lunch you packed yourself the night before in the refrigerator. You lock your keys in the car. Any of that resonate with you? I […]

On Friday night, April 26th, Hillsong was in concert here in Lubbock singing praises to the Lord.  At the very same time, John and I were hosting a workshop on communicating God’s love and power.  As both events were wrapping up, the Lord responded in an amazing way which I want to share with you.  […]

For years I’ve been in an all-out-war with weeds.  As a gardener the first sign of them signals an immediate warning that an action plan is needed.  I begin considering the options.  Do I pull it, burn it, poison it, whack it or let it go? Weeds have a reputation for being good for nothing […]

Loops and Frames Congruent renamed Perpendicular turned upside down? Magnetics verses physics Spacial properties and hydro rotating planes. Circles and shapes No form –  without place Vast darkness and unseen glory Benevolent space holding untold stories. Words become quickened Gleaming light begins to glisten Sound barriers broken Lines harnessed – Shapes are spoken! Double helix’s […]

How life has transformed in one month. On March 12, 2019, at 6:14 pm, my world was changed forever. Konnor Bryce Huber made his grand entrance to two anxiously awaiting parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, extended family and friends. My due date was slated for April 1, but Konnor had other plans. I woke my husband […]

Our family seems to have something important to do every single night of the week. Friday evenings are pizza and movie night, a time for us to sit back and enjoy being together as a family. It’s our only night most weeks, and even still we have dance and martial arts right after my school […]

Somewhere in my sleep last night I dreamed I was in Heaven. I found myself in a sea of blue and soft clouds.  There were people as far as I could see, and everyone was walking forward.  It wasn’t crowded or pushy.  Everything was just peaceful.  I knew we were all walking towards our King.  […]

WHAT ARE YOUR ANSWERS TO THESE THREE QUESTIONS— Are you growing spiritually? Are you in a community group and honoring the value of learning new things and meeting new people? Are you having fun in life or just going through the mundane routines of life?   I remember the days when the answer to these […]

WHY CARE  WHEN WE ALL HAVE SO MUCH GOING ON IN OUR OWN LIVES…RIGHT??  …ACTUALLY WRONG!  THESE ARE CHILDREN WHO NEED OUR HELP and way too many are crying out for FREEDOM from their pain…and that’s where you and I come in my friend. Each of us can do our personal part against the injustice […]

 I was recently visiting with a good friend. Her comment to me went something like this, “Nita, you always have such great testimonies that encourage me.  God does such amazing things in your life.”   Have you ever looked at someone else’s life and had a similar thought?   The truth is, if the grass is […]

Kris had been encouraging (read: begging) me to purchase a nicer phone. One that didn’t kick me out of apps or turn off my ringer randomly. At last, I decided to spring for a new phone. And by new I mean new to me, used by someone else. From everything I read, it seemed a […]

Have you ever looked back and thought, “Wow! I really missed that one, Lord!  What happened?”  His answer might just be, “What you missed, was asking Me first!” We are all familiar with the story of Joshua and how he defeated the Philistines more than once; but there’s a part of his story that God […]

  “Gardens represent deep emotional connections with  memories, people and places.” Author Unknown   Something is keeping me awake at night…S-E-E-D-S!  Every fiber of my being is awakened to the sense the time is near to cultivate the ground and launch all that potential into opportunity. Seedtime is far more exciting than harvest.  If you were […]

GATEWAY WOMEN’S CONFERENCE IS COMING TO LUBBOCK VIA SIMULCAST  AND IT’S FREE OF CHARGE Friday-Saturday, March 29-30  @Trinity Church    DO SOMETHING BRAVE AND TAKE A DAY OFF FOR YOU TO BE REFRESHED!!!!   Think about offering God your personal BEST worship —refreshing.  Yep! …… Imagine the impact on your heart and mind as God speaks “uncommon” words […]

I’ve never been a fitness guru or someone who claims to enjoy beads of sweat running down my face and stinging my eyes. I never plan to run a marathon or even a half-marathon. The thought makes my knees automatically feel weak. I’m not in the best or worst shape I’ve been in. And I’m […]

In football, when you reach the 50 yard line you are halfway to the goal.  In marriage, when you reach the 50-year mark, it means much more than that. This month, John and I are celebrating our 50th year of marriage.  Often someone will say, “I wish I had a marriage like yours.  You guys […]

This was the 3rd time he’d ask me this specific question…  I had given every excuse before, even said I’d pray about it, even though I really hadn’t ask God what He thought about it.  I wanted to say a quick no, not drag out the conversation very long, explain my lack of ability and […]

My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. John 14:2-3 […]

(Foreword by J. Qubty – our God is the boat that carries us through the storms of life.  Without Him we would sink and drown in our troubles.  With Him we always have that security we cling to, just as we would cling to the boat during a storm.) “The LORD spoke to Job out […]

You arrive late to Flex Fitness and two groups of gals offer to move their mats to make room for you. Your grandchild asks for a piece of paper so they can make a valentine for you. Your son calls and offers to bring over some of his special homemade soup for you. Your granddaughter […]

Pantomime – the telling of a story without words by means of bodily movements, gestures, and facial expressions. “PANTOMIME” I have always been yours and so it was since the beginning of time. You, oh Lord and Me, Our identity intertwined. With robes of righteousness and a jeweled set crown, I have always been yours. […]

January 15th, 2018 was a Monday. I woke to eight missed calls from my mom, a voicemail, and a missed video call from my cousin. I sprung upright and woke Kris as I hit redial. My mom told me through soft sobs that her brother, David, (Uncle Vio as we called him) had passed sometime […]

So how are those RESOLUTIONS coming along?  The month is almost over and there are a few that have been crossed off the list.  I find myself hopeful as the seconds tick down to a new year… hopeful that there will be some profound change in direction or destiny that I could not have seen […]

He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. Psalm 147:3 This week has been a tough one. Our family suddenly lost a dear friend in an unexpected car accident. With her sudden passing it has gotten me thinking about the questions we ask when we lose someone near and dear, “How will the family […]

We are Enough, because of Him! Every morning I pour a cup of tea. It’s captured my attention. How do I know when to stop pouring? I have large cups, small cups and in-between cups. So each morning the amount of tea I get depends on one thing…the vessel! It decides how much is “enough.” […]

Every year for the past several years, I ask God for a word to bring into the new year. This word serves as a foundation upon which I base my time spent in God’s presence. I spend the year attempting to discover what God has for me through this word and why He chose it. […]

Learning to listen to God instead of myself My first pregnancy was a doozy. I began to swell and feel a little different before I even knew I was pregnant. I was young and thin back then and even though I had gained a little weight with the swelling, my stomach showed nothing at 3 […]

The new year is upon us and our heads swirl with thoughts of things we should have done – or done differently – in 2018. We look forward into 2019 with both eager anticipation and fear of what it may bring. We have hopes for what we would love to see happen in the new […]

Perhaps my first encounter with how ugly religion could be, was on a radio station’s Facebook page, many years ago. The post in question was simply an opening for their listeners to comment prayer requests. Scrolling through the comments, I stumbled upon one of the most callous exchanges I’ve ever witnessed. A lady modestly stated […]

“Perhaps this is the moment for which you were created…” Recently I had coffee with a dear friend of mine and as we sat there catching up she told me she had worn a bracelet in honor of our meeting… There engraved so beautifully was a word that I have battled with for a lifetime […]

Sometimes the most beautiful things in life that have the biggest impact on the future appear small and insignificant. Several years ago, Joyce Meyer received a letter from a viewer who just had to tell her the story of Marge—I just gave her that name because it sounds fun. Anyway, Marge was legally blind and […]

God used a cute 3-year-old to teach me a powerful lesson. I love my precious three-year-old Noah Johnny. If you look up ‘cute’ in the dictionary, along with a few others, I’m quite sure you’ll find his picture. I got to pick him up after his pre-school yesterday and I was enjoying him so much […]

God used a cute 3-year-old to teach me a powerful lesson. Our prayers for snow began months before the possibility existed. In August Nathalie began asking, “Mom will it snow this year.” The mid-summer’s heat ignited hope for snow, lots of it – fluffy and abundant. I could never honestly answer the question of will […]

There is no substitution for the real thing. It was supposed to be a perfect day. Many of the people I loved were coming over for brunch and I could not be filled with any more joy. I lovingly laid out the china and crystal and then prepared a menu that would make everyone feel […]

We all know that life is hard and it requires us to step up and fight for what is ours. Would you agree or disagree if I told you we are stronger together? I hope you said, “I agree.” When I go through the things life throws at me, I want others to come alongside […]

“Father of orphans, champion of widows, is God in His holy house.” Psalm 68:5 My name is Stacey Walton. I am a mother of two beautiful kiddos. A daughter named Myka Nicole and a son named Christopher Cade. I have been a banker since October 1998 and I have been a Christian since July 30, […]

It is with a heavy heart I write this month’s posting. I ask that you read this as a tribute to a man that was truly one of a kind. In late April my family experienced a great loss. We lost a husband, a father, a grandfather, a brother, a friend. My grandfather, Donny Johnston […]

Have you read Pursued by Judd Wilhite? I recently read Pursued by Judd Wilhite, and it spoke volumes to me. This reading was part of preparation work for a weekend retreat I would attend. When I got the email containing 21 days of prep work, I was not excited. I am one of those rare […]

Share your toys, clean your room, it’s time to come to dinner. Think of other’s before yourself, always put yourself in their shoes. I love you more. You can do it, I’ll be there, there’s no one I love more. My mom has the most beautiful way of making all five of her children feel […]

It is so amazing how familiar scriptures can suddenly bring on new meaning. I had one of those lightbulb moments not long ago when I was reading the story of Mary in Luke 1. In my mind it goes something like this: Mary is doing her daily chores and suddenly this angel appears. He tells […]

I was listening to a worship song the other day that was talking about God’s glory. I began to ponder the misconception I had regarding moving from glory to glory. You see in my own life, I find I want to grow. I want to move spiritually upward. I want to bear fruit, and I […]

“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” -Galatians 6:2 I have been contemplating the importance of support lately. No matter what the situation may be, having a strong support system has been the key to making it through this life for me. Let’s take it from an […]

Those numbers just don’t add up, Jesus. Why would you risk 99 sheep for one sheep? I just never quite understood this. I’ve always considered myself a bit of a right brain/left brain person. I will balance your checkbook and then write a poem about it! Well, it’s that math nerd part of me that […]

Two years ago, I wrote a grant for my library to purchase an augmented reality sandbox. This sandbox shows topographic maps, water catchment areas, levees, and more. It operates through an XBox Kinect, so it picks up movement. When you shift the sand, you can see the contour lines and color-coded depths change. It’s an […]

Hi Friends! Today I wanted to share something with you from my heart. It comes from a place of experience. I’ve seen it in my marriage, my parenting, my work, my family, my friendships….I’ve seen it in every relationship I have. Any time there is another person involved, there will be tension. I’m not talking […]

In the busyness of the past few weeks I have often caught myself uttering phrases like, “Lord, I need strengthening.” We all have those moments – or seasons – where the day is not long enough to complete the tasks before us or where our energy gives out before the tasks are done. In response […]

Enemy! What comes to mind? How about this? This is not a rattlesnake! Any guesses on what kind it is? Soon after moving into our home we learned there was a surge in rattlesnake bites in the Lubbock area. The news story reported it was most likely because of new development pushing them out of […]

The truth is, life is very unpredictable. Just recently, a friend went to the hospital for a simple medical procedure and was dead the next day. Stunned, speechless, unbelievable – could not begin to describe the myriad of emotions that flooded the room. The details of who, what, how, and when are not significant for […]

The last three months of 2017, I took a hiatus from reading and studying my Bible and from my prayer journal. I’m a studier by nature. I’m one of those individuals who loves packing on classes and studies and reading multiple books simultaneously. Last year was a big year of doing those things. Until it […]

Happy New Year all! I know we are halfway through January already but this is my first chance to say it to everyone for 2018. I hope this New Year has already opened up new blessings and opportunities for each one of you. With the New Year in full-swing I have seen many posts across […]

Walking around these walls I thought by now they’d fall But You have never failed me yet Waiting for change to come Knowing the battle’s won For You have never failed me yet We’re 9 days into the New Year and I know we are all staring at walls in our lives. Is it a […]

WARNING, what you’re about to read has the potential to change your heart! It contains the proven ingredients of human faith, reckless hope and God-size love! Read carefully and digest completely for maximum benefits. The Great Physician has provided irrefutable evidence of His healing power and governing authority in our lives. On July 15th I […]

As 2017 is rapidly drawing to a close, I’ve found myself reflecting over the past year. I had a plan last New Year’s Eve that we would start a new tradition in the Huber household, (let me first say it didn’t get implemented and today I sure wish it had), to keep a jar on […]

Well for many families, the hustle and bustle has settled… Christmas has come and gone. Today is usually the day many of us will rush out and catch the AFTER CHRISTMAS SALES. Every year I go and buy a few things that I had my eye on, but wasn’t able to purchase. I mean who […]