Children are used to people having first, middle, and last names, so it is easy for them to assume that Christ is Jesus’ last name. The name Jesus was not new when our baby Jesus was born. Many people were … Continue reading →
If you’re a football fan (and even if you’re not), you probably saw the post-game interview with Seattle Seahawks defensive back Richard Sherman. Sherman made the game-winning play against the 49ers in the NFC Championship Game, blocking a touchdown pass … Continue reading →
When you’re dealing with something you’d rather not be dealing with … when you’re feeling anxious, fearful, worried, pressured … what do you do? Photo by prideandvegudice / CC BY Go shopping? Clean house? Dump a month’s worth of complaints … Continue reading →
I remember when my daughter was a toddler and I was going to a five-day writers conference in another state. My sweet husband took a week of vacation from work to be home with her and our two school-aged children. … Continue reading →
Raising kids is not an exact science. It’s more like trial and error, with an emphasis on error. After two decades of mothering, I’ve learned some lessons that are worth passing along. Perhaps some of the young moms out there … Continue reading →
As we celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day today, there is much emphasis on civil rights and social justice. But how can we teach these concepts to young children? Little ones may not understand civil rights, but they can … Continue reading →