Person of Love
With February being the month of Valentine’s Day, I wanted to share a love poem that I wrote. There is a love that runs much deeper than the stuffed bears and heart-shaped boxes that fill the store aisles at this … Continue reading →
How to Bless Babies with Books
Today marks two weeks and two days that my husband and I have been caring for our newest grandchild (#3, almost three months old) during the workday. I’m happy to report that we–and the baby–are doing well! I haven’t gotten … Continue reading →
Hands off – whose life is it anyway?
In Australia the school year follows the calendar year so this last week has included a lot of new beginnings. The children are back at school, with new teachers and newly mixed friendship groups. The two playgroups I attend have … Continue reading →
Refrigerator Prayer Door
“Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God.” Philippians 1:3 NIV By this time we’ve thrown out tucked away all our Christmas greeting cards. Beyond pulling them out for kids winter art projects or snip off … Continue reading →
Don’t Stop Reading to Your Children
Reading to our children begins when they are babies. We start with short, chubby boardbooks which have only a few words per page. Then we read nursery rhymes or preschool picture books that are more word-play than story. When a … Continue reading →
Love and Forgiveness
“Forgive and give as if it were your last opportunity. Love like there’s no tomorrow, and if tomorrow comes, love again.” ~ Max Lucado February is the month of love. A month of hearts and flowers. A month of romance. … Continue reading →