Ears to Hear
One of the things I like best about my dog, Blitzen, is his ears. While sometimes they stay in a floppy, carefree position, more often they sit perched atop his head like two radar waiting for a signal. He … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Spiritual Growth
How to Choose a Bible Storybook
You know you want a good Bible storybook for your child. But whether you’re shopping in a Christian bookstore or online, the options can feel overwhelming. How do you decide? Here are 5 tips to help you sort through the … Continue reading →
Making Lent a Family Event
Lent, the forty days leading up to Easter, begins today, Ash Wednesday. Christians often give up something they value during this time to help them focus on Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross. I haven’t always given something up for Lent, but I believe … Continue reading →
Reading the Bible with the Children You Love
I remember sitting in first-grade reading circle when the letters on the large book on the easel suddenly formed words. Sit, Spot. Run, Jane. Run, Dick. I could read! Not long after that, my mother took me to the children’s … Continue reading →
Building Your Child’s Character
Make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love. For if you possess these … Continue reading →
Sweeter than honey from the comb
Have you ever tasted honey straight from the honeycomb? The awesome sweetness bursts in your mouth as you bite down on a piece of fresh honeycomb. For some unexplained reason, honey always tastes richer and sweeter when you eat it … Continue reading →