Growing up in Michigan, summer was always my favorite season. I loved the sunny days and warmer temps. But my favorite part of summer was long daylight hours. I played outdoors with the neighborhood kids for hours after dinner. One … Continue reading →
What comes to mind when you hear the word family? A loving home or a place of pain? Close-knit relationships or distant connections? Many of us are blessed with tender family memories. But some come from fractured families, leaving wounds … Continue reading →
Kids are out of school. Summer fun schedules of ball games, camp, and vacations dominate the sides of the frig. What about time for devotions? How can families make sure that kids get that most important summer routine? Make It … Continue reading →
“I will sacrifice a thank offering to you and call on the name of the Lord.” Psalm 116:17 Thankfulness awakens us to God’s presence. My heart knows this full well and hearkens my spirit … Continue reading →
By Janice D. Green Do you love getting out-of-doors? Do you enjoy identifying the plants, insects, and other creatures that you find there? In today’s world where almost everyone has a cell phone with a camera in it, and even the … Continue reading →
By Lee Ann Mancini I recently traveled to the Blue Ridge Mountains in North Carolina for the Blue Ridge Writers’ Convention. I was lucky enough to have a smooth traveling experience with nothing more to complain about than a somewhat … Continue reading →