Be a Life Preserver
Life was smooth sailing until the summer before my tenth birthday when my father walked out on us. Forever etched in my mind, it was the first day I ever felt lost.
Continue reading →A Lesson on Prayer
In two more days we will celebrate my mother’s 95th birthday. She is an amazing woman who has lived a full life. Losing my father 10 years ago was the hardest experience she has ever faced. Still in love after … Continue reading →
Start Right…Finish Well
“Follow the yellow brick road.” Most of us know this road took Dorothy to the Wizard of Oz. What we may not realize is that we’re all traveling various roads. The question is, are we following the road we should … Continue reading →
How to Find Great Books for Christian Kids
There is a hint of fall in the air here. It makes me think of snuggly days reading with those I love. If you are planning ahead for those perfect days to stay inside and read, here are eight ways … Continue reading →
How Did a Good Christian Parent Like Me End Up with a Wayward Child?
Is there anything that bothers parents more than watching a child go astray? Why can’t real life be like an episode of Little House on the Prairie, where in the span of an hour all the problems are fixed and everyone gets along again?
Continue reading →Sitting in the quiet times
I wonder what your week’s been like? Mine’s been a little crazy. In fact, I’ve probably had a couple of crazy weeks; full of outings and activities and issues that have felt far too big for me to carry, let … Continue reading →