Recently I remembered an extraordinary day 25 years ago. I call it the day the children prayed in church. There was no junior church that day. The pianist was out of town, the song leader had a scheduling crunch, the … Continue reading →
Now that we’re a few months into the school year, are you running out of ideas for packing your kids’ lunchboxes? The trick is to find healthy foods that your child likes, but also include a well-chosen treat so he or … Continue reading →
In the month of October three new members were added to my extended family. Our nephew and his wife had a beautiful baby boy. Our niece and her husband adopted a son from Korea and brought him home to meet … Continue reading →
As a Christian, I sometimes find it challenging to find the balance between using words that sound phony or using words that show sincerity and saying what I think a friend wants to hear rather than the true words of Christ’s love that I know … Continue reading →
“You have made known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.” Psalm 8:11 The graveyard path stared me down. It was the safest route to school, … Continue reading →
A lot of folks don’t celebrate Halloween these days. Frankly, I get it, and I’m not a huge fan myself. For me, it’s not so much about religious convictions as it is that I don’t like the idea of mixing … Continue reading →