A strong foundation… simple words with a solid meaning behind them. As Christian parents and grandparents we are given the responsibility of raising our children with Christian values, good behavior, and the characteristics they will need to succeed in … Continue reading →
Since the birth of my girls, each year I try to begin my Christmas preparations just a little bit sooner than I did the last. I have never been much of a procrastinator to begin with, but I find that by … Continue reading →
We’re only a week away from Thanksgiving and everyone’s talking about being thankful. It’s a good practice, but one we sometimes don’t let filter down to our kids. Let’s face it–kids can be kind of selfish. For that matter, so … Continue reading →
“Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established” (Romans 13:1 NIV) I stepped up to the half-walled voting table with only space dividing me from my fellow citizens and … Continue reading →
When the editor at Zondervan asked me to write a Thanksgiving book to add to my holiday board book series, I began to wonder how I would tell the history of the first Thanksgiving in 150 words or less. I soon realized … Continue reading →
A GRANDMOTHER’S PRAYER Lord, I come to you today and lift my prayer to you. Please be with my grandkids, in everything they do. Help their little eyes to see only what is good. Give them mouths that speak the … Continue reading →