Author Archives: rkdenlinger

99 days! Til what you ask? That is the countdown until we take our family on a cruise to celebrate 40 years of marriage. And to us, this is a BIG deal! We love the life God has given us, the children and grandchildren and decided to take a big dive and celebrate what GodContinue reading “Good News / Bad News”

I know you have heard the song, Jesus Loves Me – probably since a child you have known it.                                                Jesus loves me, this I know,                                                for the Bible tells me so.                                                Little ones to Him belong.                                                          They are weak, but He is strong!                 Yes, Jesus loves me. Yes, Jesus lovesContinue reading “Little ones to Him belong”

Everyone knows what a full stomach is. But do you know what a full heart is? I learned the term years ago from a 20-something when I was 40-something. He was a bit more artistic in his thinking than I. He had just returned from talking to “a woman on the street” about Jesus. ItContinue reading “My heart is full of joy this Christmas!”

Elia means, “God answers prayer.” Her mother and father couldn’t have given her a more appropriate name. God has been faithful to sweet Elia who will be 2 years old in two weeks. Once again, we come to our prayer friends and ask you to continue to plead for our precious granddaughter.  After waiting overContinue reading “Update on Elia”

“Oh taste and see that the Lord is good!” Today is Halloween. Many of us will be handing out treats and enjoying special tastes. No tricks here at the Denlinger home. We came through the month of October savoring the goodness of God! Kari turned 37, Matthew just celebrated birthday 11- his style: eating atContinue reading “Taste and Treat”

Born October 27, 2023 Healthy and perfect in every way.

On a perfectly sunny day, I am sure you are wondering why I am speaking of storms in Pennsylvania. Florida is experiencing storms today for sure, from which there will certainly be major clean up required. As you know, Kari has been dealing with some terrible symptoms since February and we have been driven toContinue reading “Perfect Storm”

to lighten the load sometimes.

The “Preacher” of  Ecclesiastes says in 8:6,7: “ For there is a time and a way for everything, although man’s trouble lies heavy on him. For he does not know what is to be, for who can tell him how it will be?” Yes Preacher, you nailed that one 3,000 years ago! Heavy is my heart, nauseous is my stomach, and tear-filledContinue reading “Is this Heavy or Light?”

As many present told us, “Matthew brought down the house” at the JAF Talent Show.