Kids are counting down the days until summer vacation. Many are looking forward to time at Grandma’s house. Whether it is a cross-country visit, an occasional sleepover, or a daily time as mom and dad work, it is a marvelous … Continue reading →
I remember my children crying from time to time because another child said something either to them or about them that hurt their feelings. Maybe it was simple name calling, or some accusation that was made. It’s one of the … Continue reading →
It seems everyone is busy these days. Twenty-four hours doesn’t seem to be enough to get everything done and still leave time for the right amount of sleep. Even kids can “burn the candle at both ends,” filling their days with … Continue reading →
It lives on the edges of my mind, permeating everything I do. Without it, I’m sad, downcast, listless, feeling like my life doesn’t matter. But then hope walks in and changes everything. Even David of the Bible recognized the power … Continue reading →
Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord. Ephesians 6:4 NIV Recently, in my recent article called, Life Unscripted, I confessed how I’d wished my children were born with scripts. That way, … Continue reading →
When babies are born they are only aware of their immediate surroundings. But as they grow and develop, they being to explore the world around them. They reach for toys or stuffed animals and want to touch everything they see. … Continue reading →