Masks, scarecrows, and scary scenes may cause nightmares and raise fears in young children. That makes this season a great time to chat about fear ad trusting God. Read Isaiah 41:10 and post it: So do not be afraid. I … Continue reading →
My dear friend’s son, Jackson, has a hard time communicating because he is fearful due to sensory overload. Sensory overload happens when one or more of the body’s senses experiences over-stimulation from the environment. This can occur from loud noises, bright lights, darkness, touch, … Continue reading →
“A house needs a grandma in it.”—Louisa May Alcott Nonna Anna stepped into my seven-year-old life with laughter, love, and lore. As the day of her arrival from Italy approached, my heart swelled with excitement and anticipation. It would be … Continue reading →
The thing I’ve always remembered about the story of Silas in Acts 16 was that he and Paul were praying and singing hymns to God after being humiliated, severely beaten, chained, and locked up. When I think of all the … Continue reading →
How does one hope to fully grasp the vast awesomeness of God? It will take a lifetime, and I am certain we will all still feel overwhelmed when we meet him face to face. What can we do to help our … Continue reading →
Two years ago I was invited to a mission event to teach children about Latin America. We’d gathered around our interactive map and labeled the Amazon River, the rain-forests and the mountains in Peru. We’d talked about how the children … Continue reading →