Being the parent of a strong-willed child isn’t for the faint of heart. It’s frustrating. It’s stressful. There are days you wonder what you did to deserve a child who fights you at every turn. Why can’t Sally be more … Continue reading →
Alongside the adventures of Dick and Jane and a dog named Spot, I grew up reading the Christian version, with renamed characters, Tommy and Sally. The publisher added Mommy, Daddy, and Baby but decidedly kept the dog named Spot. I barely salvaged one … Continue reading →
Yesterday I told you about my recent boardbook release God’s Big Promises for Kids (Standard Publishing). Well there’s more to the story. When I submitted my manuscript for this book, the editor responded that she loved the idea as well as … Continue reading →
Do you buy the same items at the grocery store week in and week out? Many of us are creatures of habit and buy what’s familiar. I find myself cooking the same entrees for dinner over and over, focusing on … Continue reading →
Last Friday we sent our 16-year-old daughter off on a mission trip to the Philippines. It was an emotional time for us all, yet we felt God’s leading that this was what He wanted for her. She was excited and nervous at … Continue reading →
Every morning that I wake up, I thank God for giving me another day to make a difference and to be a blessing to someone. I teach this to my son, Caleb as well. Every breath that we are given … Continue reading →