I am a glutton for White Elephant gift exchange parties. Over the years, I’ve done a terrible job, but this year… oh this was the year. I found the idea on squidoo.com, just to give credit where credit is due. Here it is: “Shave with me” Barbie! Cost: $2 Time: 5-10 minutes Materials needed: Barbie…
Buon Natale from the Rostys!
Merry Christmas from the home and life of the Rosty family. You may have already read our Christmas Newsletter, but now sit back and enjoy a glimpse into the season’s festivities-Shane and Becky Style. Ugly Sweater Party at the Bridge: the adult inter-church small group that has encouraged us so much this year 🙂 I…
On Husbands and Hobbits: an Unexpected Journey
On Husbands and Hobbits: an Unexpected Journey Today is my husband’s Birthday. In honor of this incredible man, born just a week short of Christmas Eve, I would like to bring light to another significant husband in the Bible: Joseph. Joseph was an ordinary man, a carpenter who daily worshipped God in his work. Like…
The Rosty Christmas Newsletter
Shane and Becky’s Year of Adventures 2012 Greetings and Welcome, Family and Friends! We are so moved to worship during this Christmas season, both to celebrate Christ’s birth and to thank God for the abundance of His blessings on us thus far. Here is a recap of our blessed year of adventures in 2012. Missions/Ministry…
Who gives snuggles while you wait to adopt?
I recently read a blog post by a woman who is in the process of adopting. Her words were heartfelt and beautiful. She and her husband wrestled with the waiting process, the longing for their child. It could be years of waiting. Like many waiting to adopt, this woman expressed her concern for the child,…
Wrestle like a Puppy
This is Mr. Darcy. I cannot tell you how much God has taught me through this little pup in the last year. Today’s lesson is simple: whatever you are wrestling with, always remember who your master is. (view the video on my facebook page 🙂 This kid loves to wrestle with his bone, rope, frisbee,…
My Anthem
via Sanctus Real – Whatever You’re Doing (Something Heavenly) – YouTube. via My Anthem.
Breakfast with Jesus
Breakfast with Jesus… its an interesting concept. I am a breakfast lover, and I love Jesus; it makes sense to join the two in an epic morning worship-fest at sunrise! Here is how it all got started: Jump out of boat, swim to shore, drag in net, prove worth to Jesus again…. I think Peter…
Quest for a Mentor
Titus 2 in the Bible commends all Christian women to be mentors: “But as for you, speak the things which are fitting for sound doctrine. Older women likewise are to be reverent in their behavior, not malicious gossips nor enslaved to much wine, teaching what is good, so that they may encourage the young women…
Whatever is…
The following is a testimony of God’s work during our missions trip to Johannesburg, South Africa, to work with Door of Hope, a baby home for abandoned infants in the Jo-berg area. The Intervention: It was our first week in Johannesburg. My day was a long list of crazy, eye opening experiences. I had been pit up on…