Last week, I saw them stocking the back-to-school aisles at a local store. Families are counting down the last few days of summer. Here are ten free or almost free family fun ideas to celebrate God’s world and learning about … Continue reading →
When my daughter, Ashley, was 12, we went to a guinea pig rescue to get her a new pet. Who knew such a place even existed? Apparently lots of people change their minds about having small pets and they need … Continue reading →
I remember a cartoon I once saw in the newspaper—for those of you who still read cartoons in the newspaper—from Family Circle. This particular cartoon consisted of a circle sliced in two sections. On one side of the circle, a … Continue reading →
For an author, holding a newly published hot-off-the-press book is always an exciting moment. It’s a moment of satisfaction and a feeling of reward. After many months (or years) of writing, revising, rewriting, and revising again, the words you sometimes … Continue reading →
I love this New Living Translation of Isaiah 46:4. So many people fear getting old. There are so many questions that can accompany aging. Will I have enough money? Will I be lonely? Will I be able to care for … Continue reading →
What comes to mind when you hear the word family? A loving home or a place of pain? Close-knit relationships or distant connections? Many of us are blessed with tender family memories. But some come from fractured families, leaving wounds … Continue reading →
