For most children in school, the Christmas break seems eons away from September. After Christmas vacation, the Easter break seems like it will never arrive. For me, the worst was always after Easter. Summer vacation was tantalizingly close, yet far … Continue reading →
I am a Mentor for MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers). MOPS is an organization that was created to support mothers with babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. As any mom knows—those are tough years! The international organization has groups that meet all over … Continue reading →
I’m writing this on Christmas Eve afternoon. Little grandson napping, big chocolate lab snoozing too, my daughter and my husband at church practicing for tonight’s service, my son-in-law at work. Around town, the last-minute frenzy is palpable. But when you … Continue reading →
Holiday seasons, whether they be Christmas or otherwise, tend to be times when movie makers schedule the release of their new films. It makes sense – families usually have more unstructured time, are eager to find things to amuse the … Continue reading →
Our Daily Bread devotionals have been around for decades. These small monthly booklets have been used for generations and have stood the test of time. The brand name, Our Daily Bread, is taken from the Lord’s Prayer, “Give us this … Continue reading →
Remember the movie White Christmas? Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye came to the rescue of a Vermont ski lodge owner who was about to lose his life savings due to a lack of snow. The movie ended with the title … Continue reading →