As a child growing up in a traditional church, I loved the hymn “Count Your Blessings.” It’s an old song—written in 1897 by Johnson Oatman, Jr. I still love that song today because it is a great reminder of how … Continue reading →
Grace. Freely given. Grace. Not something we strive for or work for, something we accept. Grace. That frees us from sin, that frees us from self, that frees us from the need to prove ourselves. I have come to see … Continue reading →
Everyone loves a bargain, especially today. Who hasn’t felt the pinch of the economy in the past ten years? We study newspaper ads for the best prices, and shop online on eBay and Craigs List. As I draw nearer to … Continue reading →
No one likes to think about a child dealing with a serious illness especially cancer but the reality is that childhood cancer is one of the number one illnesses that affect children from newborn to late teens. As a pediatric/neonatal … Continue reading →
Aloha from Karen Whiting My children loved having their daddy read to them and I enjoy watching my sons read books to their children. They make different sound effects and can turn a book into playtime or a chat time. … Continue reading →
My two-year-old granddaughter was beyond tired and in desperate need of a nap—but she didn’t want to take a nap. I knew it was exactly what she needed and that nothing else was going to help her disposition. As I … Continue reading →