Blog Post & Updates
Jan 16, 2026 9:01 pm
Guest Blog Post...
Enjoy this guest blog post from Erin E. McEndree.
I met Erin many years ago through a writer's group. Her calming spirit always makes one feel welcome and loved. Even if you are not in the adoption arena, there is great wisdom in her words, so please take time to read her post and to get to know Erin.
Erin's book is available on my website as well. If you purchase through me, I will pass on the information to Erin and she will send you a signed copy.
You can read Erin's blog post at either of these locations.
Featured Book...BIG Texas Journey
How do you discover blessings when your world has been turned upside down? You search for God in the small details of life.
When Mary found herself in a strange city with her husband, Jim, hospitalized, she focused on the God moments of the journey, enabling her to see the Hand of God.
As I walked the scary journey of Jim being hospitalized with an infection which went sepsis, I focused on the blessing which surrounded me each day rather than the fear of what could happen. BIG Texas Journey is an account of those few days in a strange city, and God at work in our lives. You too have hidden blessings in your day-to-day life, just slow your pace and bask in His glory.
BIG Texas Journey is 20% when you purchase from my website through February 28th. Purchase your copy today!
Books & Crafts in the Barn...
Books in the Barn is now Books & Crafts in the Barn!
Tentative Date is August 22, 2026
I should know by the end of January what date Farm Bureau sets for the Benefit in the Barn, then I can finalize plans.
Signups will look a little different this year because of the new website. Just follow the steps on my website. You can register at any time, but I will not process any applications until the date is confirmed.
Thought for the Day...
We have been in Florida for about a month now, and April looks like a long way off, which is when we will probably return to Ohio. Talking to family and friends helps, but it doesn't always fill the hole in my heart. I'm still a little homesick to see everyone.
I am reminded of the verse in Hebrews 13:14 "For this world is not our permanent home; we are looking forward to a home yet to come." Am I as homesick for Jesus as I am for my family and friends in Ohio? How about you? Do you ever long to see Jesus, or feel His presence?
Each of us should be so close with our Savior that we long to reach our permanent home in heaven one day and feel His touch in our lives daily.
Serving Christ,
Mary
mrsmaryrodman@gmail.com