October 31, 1517
Almost 500 years ago today (495 years ago to be specific) one brave soul dared to take a stand against what he saw as 95 serious problems in the established church of that time. Martin Luther lived during a time … Continue reading →
Monthly Archives: October 2012
A Grandmother’s Prayer
A GRANDMOTHER’S PRAYER Lord, I come to you today and lift my prayer to you. Please be with my grandkids, in everything they do. Help their little eyes to see only what is good. Give them mouths that speak the … Continue reading →
A Touch of Gray and Ounce of Wisdom
Once again the breakfast bar at our kitchen counter was strewn with homework papers and books. There was no place for a cereal bowl or even a spoon. I was frustrated. How many times do I have to tell her … Continue reading →
Is Perfectionism Wrecking Your Prayer Life?
I have always known that I suffer from a perfectionism complex. So when I heard the quote, “Perfectionism is the mother of Procrastination,” my ears perked up. Finally, I understood why I’d been putting off certain tasks that I told … Continue reading →
Children & Prayer: Two Lessons
Recently I remembered an extraordinary day 25 years ago. I call it the day the children prayed in church. There was no junior church that day. The pianist was out of town, the song leader had a scheduling crunch, the … Continue reading →
Packing a healthy lunchbox for your child
Now that we’re a few months into the school year, are you running out of ideas for packing your kids’ lunchboxes? The trick is to find healthy foods that your child likes, but also include a well-chosen treat so he or … Continue reading →