My Rocking Chair
Spending time with my granddaughter brings back so many precious memories of when I was raising my own little ones. One of my favorite things is to rock her to sleep for her nap time or bedtime. The feeling of … Continue reading →
Kindergarten Lessons
I cleaned out my bookshelves the other day (to make room for more books!) and came across a little paperback that’s been around for twenty-five years: All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten: Uncommon Thoughts on Common … Continue reading →
How Do We Keep The Faith When a Child is Suffering?
How is it possible to keep being faithful when we see a child suffering? Children of all ages are missing some of what others consider a normal childhood like playing, running, laughing, going to school, or riding a bike because … Continue reading →
Siblings and the New Baby
Our family has a new grandchild, just eight days old. After a week in the NICU, he came home yesterday. The grandparents here in town pitched in to care for the five-year-old and spend some time at the hospital to … Continue reading →
Keeping student athletes hydrated
Do your children play fall sports? Even in autumn, temperatures can climb to summer-like highs during afternoon practices and games. Good hydration throughout the day can help prevent heat-related illness and help kids be at their best on the field. A … Continue reading →
Is it Time to Change Churches?
I’ve been a member of the same church most of my life. I attended there as a child and only took a brief hiatus when I moved to Minnesota for a couple of years. My family and I started back … Continue reading →