After a trip to Colombia to visit my husband’s family, I wrote the following piece about my nephew. I hope it will challenge you to live gloriously! The Meaning of Special In Colombia they have a word for my nephew. … Continue reading →
My friend Liz Williams recently moved with her husband, six kids, one dog, and one cat from the Cincinnati suburbs to the wide-open spaces of Wyoming. She’s been blogging about her family’s new life at Six Shootin’ Mama. This post … Continue reading →
“Go and make disciples…” The words of Jesus’ great commission (see Matthew 28:18-20) are almost too familiar to us. They roll off our tongue in memory verses and rattle round our ears comfortably like words spoken as a lullaby. But … Continue reading →
What’s your weather like today? Cold and blustery, as if winter is desperately heaving its last gasp to remind us of its bitter power? Or warm and quiet, with just the slightest hint of a breeze? Are your trees and … Continue reading →
When my brother was about 10, he ate only peanut butter and jelly sandwiches or spaghetti. Our pediatrician advised my mother not to worry–he would grow out of it. Today my brother is quite the cook (especially on a grill) … Continue reading →
When I was a teenager at boarding school (my family were missionaries in PNG at the time) I remember sharing a chocolate bar with a little girl visiting our hostel. The chocolate was one of my favourites and was a … Continue reading →