The Value of Quiet
Our culture is uncomfortable with silence. We rush to fill times of quiet with the radio in the car or the television at home. We listen to MP3 players as we jog. After reaching our audio limit, we drop into … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Spiritual Growth
Why I Don’t Give Anything up for Lent
Growing up Catholic, I was used to giving up something for Lent. As a kid it was chocolate or donuts or some other treat. One year it was comic books–that was hard. For years after I left the Catholic Church I … Continue reading →
Four Meaningful Ways to Observe Lent With Children
What is the best way to observe Lent with children? Although different denominations will vary in their approach, there are four common disciplines that are usually associated with this forty day season: Fasting Bible Reading Prayer Service Here’s some easy … Continue reading →
4 suggestions for when Littles Ask BIG questions
My youngest granddaughter looked up at me between bites of pizza and asked: “Who’s Jesus, Grams?” followed by, “Can I see him? Can I talk to him?” The Apostle Paul did say we should always be ready to give an … Continue reading →
My Mama and Me
One of my mom’s favorite Bible verses is 3 John 1:4, “I could have no greater joy than to hear that my children are following the truth.” Now that I am a mother and grandmother, that has become one of my … Continue reading →
An Interview with Children’s Book Author, Denette Fretz
One of the wonderful things about being a children’s book author is finding connections with other authors. In 2015, I had the privilege of interviewing Denette Fretz, author of Pirates on the Farm and Conrad and the Cowgirl Next Door. Here’s a glimpse … Continue reading →