Grandpa’s Blessing
Nearly 60 years ago my father built a modest cottage on Hutchins Lake in Fennville, Michigan. I spent most of my summers there while I was growing up. It’s where I learned to swim and water ski. It’s where I … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Faith
Four Gifts to Give to Your Children and Grandchildren
As parents and grandparents, we often find ourselves giving our children all kinds of gifts. We may purchase toys or games or special treats. As pleasant and as purposeful as these gifts may be at times, there are four gifts … Continue reading →
Hold me tight!
If I could fly on the wings of dawn, stopping to rest only on the far side of the ocean–even there your hand would guide me; even there your strong hand would hold me tight! Psalm 139:10 CEB If we’re honest, … Continue reading →
Three Things to Remember When Life Gets Weary
Don’t give up now Mum! my son yelled cheerily, as he jumped over me like a mountain goat. I was sitting on a rock, out of breath, perched halfway above the world. It was 1998, and we were climbing Stickle Tarn in Northern … Continue reading →
What ever happened to family devotions?
Our family always struggled with how to make time for family devotions and how to make the time meaningful and fun. We wondered how to reinforce the lessons and values we were trying to teach. I wish we had had … Continue reading →
The Adventures of Faith, Hope, and Charity: Finding Patience. A Book Review
Out of the nine fruits of the spirit found in Galatians: Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness and Self-Control, which one do you struggle with most? For me, it has to be patience, and I know I’m not alone. … Continue reading →