My son is turning 13 at the end of next month, and I am not sure how to feel about it. On one hand, I am thrilled to see him grow into a responsible, considerate, hardworking, loving, and faith-filled man, but on the other hand, I am mourning the end of his childhood. Where did my little boy go? Just 12 months ago, he stood at least an inch below my chin, but now he is even with my nose. How did he grow up so fast? I am sure he will be my height or taller this time next READ MORE
100+ Followers on Facebook
I am excited to announce that my Facebook page has reached 100+ followers. Thank you to everyone who follows my page and reads my blog posts. If you are not following the page and would like to, here is a link. https://www.facebook.com/CrystalKeepes/ In celebration of reaching my Facebook page 100+ milestone, I am releasing some extra content on the page from my Israel trip. I hope you enjoy it! READ MORE
My Trip to Israel
Happy New Year and welcome to 2018! I hope you enjoyed the holiday season with your family/friends. I had a wonderful Christmas and a very relaxed New Year’s Eve and Day with loved ones. It was a peaceful ending to a very eventful year. Did you enjoy reading Victoria York’s blog post, Are You Afraid of Not Being Afraid?, a few weeks ago? I know I did. If you didn’t get a chance to read it yet, please take a few minutes to check it out. You will not regret it. After an extended break from blog writing, due to READ MORE
Are You Afraid of Not Being Afraid?
I am excited to introduce to you my guest blogger for this week, Victoria York. Victoria is an author, editor, wife, and grandmother of five. She is the co-founder of Manna Café, a ministry serving low-income families in Clarksville, TN. Her book 365 Devotions for Living Joyfully is available in bookstores. She is currently teaching a Bible study based on an upcoming book about her journey from fear to fearlessness. If you’d like to participate in the study, email Victoria at Doulos214@hotmail.com. For her blog post, she has agreed to give us a sneak peek into her upcoming book, Seven READ MORE
Time for Israel
In a few days, I will be taking my first trip to Israel. The last two weeks have been a flurry of activity. I didn’t realize it would take so much preparation for a 10-day trip overseas. The last time I went overseas was for a 3-year relocation to Germany, which required extensive planning. Thankfully, my bags are now packed, and I am ready to go. I am so excited! I have dreamed of visiting Israel for most of my adult life. For me, this trip is not only another journey overseas but a pilgrimage with great religious significance. As READ MORE