I recently had a conversation with a four-year-old at church who surprised me by saying she was really good at singing and dancing. “You are?” I replied. “Yeah. I even have a microphone.” I couldn’t help but smile. “Maybe someday … Continue reading →
Raising children is a lot of hard work. It also needs to involve plenty of fun. Is there a way to do both? What can the lives of Almanzo Wilder and the pioneers teach us about the answer? In her book … Continue reading →
My friend, Kathy Haddock posted pictures on Facebook that I had to share with my CCA families. What a grand idea for the whole family to create the quilt blocks for a handmade family vacation souvenir. She willingly agreed to … Continue reading →
These days I am thinking a lot about traveling and books. Later this month, I have the privilege of being a part of a literacy mission trip, hosted by the Christian Authors Network and the Christian Booksellers Association. You can … Continue reading →
One of the greatest challenges I’ve faced in the last year is balancing family time with work. I’m sure many other busy parents can relate. When I decided to begin working outside of my home for the first time … Continue reading →
If you have been following our conversation about foster care this year you’ll be aware of some of the frequently asked questions people have about foster care. Questions like: ‘How did this child end up in foster care?’ or ‘How … Continue reading →