I recently read an online review of my picture book The Boy on the Yellow Bus. I was surprised and pleased that the mom who reviewed it referred to it as an anti-bullying book. She stated that she loved the positive spin … Continue reading →
Recently on the news I heard the sad story of a hiking party that got caught in a rockslide. Of the five members of the party, only one survived, a 13-year old named Gracie Johnson. According to Gracie, as the … Continue reading →
Imagine that while you’re unloading the dishwasher, your little one starts pulling out the clean silverware and throwing it on the floor. Talk about annoying, not to mention the extra work he’s making for you. You can react in one … Continue reading →
I was only kidding. You know I didn’t mean it. I’m so sorry, I’ll never say that again. You’re too sensitive. One of my mother’s favorite sayings was, “Think before you speak.” Today, we might say “Engage brain before putting … Continue reading →
My mother-in-law has always encouraged me to pray for my children. I must admit it wasn’t always part of my daily time with God. But as I’ve matured–as a mother and as a Christian–I’ve found praying for my children to … Continue reading →
“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” Jeremiah 1:5 (NIV) The moment the obstetrician pronounced me mother-to-be my mind swirled … Continue reading →