Grieving the Loss of a Pet Most of us are familiar with the catchphrase, “Good grief, Charlie Brown!” The words evoke the comical image of the beloved Peanuts characters, created by Charles Schulz. But can the feeling of grief ever … Continue reading →
I’ve often found that the best encouragement is the least expected sort. This is probably because true encouragement doesn’t just build us up, or remind us of what we’re good at. Rather, it prompts us to consider deeply the motivation … Continue reading →
“I will sacrifice a thank offering to you and call on the name of the Lord.” Psalm 116:17 Thankfulness awakens us to God’s presence. My heart knows this full well and hearkens my spirit … Continue reading →
Abraham’s life, like each of ours, was speckled with times of faith and times of doubt. But through it all, God remained faithful. God did what He said He would do. He gave an old man a son through whom … Continue reading →
By Janice D. Green Do you love getting out-of-doors? Do you enjoy identifying the plants, insects, and other creatures that you find there? In today’s world where almost everyone has a cell phone with a camera in it, and even the … Continue reading →
By Carol McAdams Moore I am posting from the Write-to-Publish Conference in Wheaton, IL. A number of magazine editors, book editors, agents, and authors in the field of children’s publishing are here. I thought it would be fun to post … Continue reading →