My Mama and Me
One of my mom’s favorite Bible verses is 3 John 1:4, “I could have no greater joy than to hear that my children are following the truth.” Now that I am a mother and grandmother, that has become one of my … Continue reading →
Tag Archives: Crystal Bowman
Having Fun with Valentine’s Day
I spent most of my life in Michigan where Valentine’s Day was a day that everyone anticipated. After months of cold and dreary weather, it was fun to celebrate with red hearts, fresh flowers, and sweet candy. But Valentine’s Day … Continue reading →
Kids Are Watching
When a close friend of mine found out she had breast cancer, she told me she was afraid to tell her children because she didn’t want them to be worried or afraid. I told her that her kids would react … Continue reading →
Christmas: a two week approach
On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. Matthew 2:11 NIV While we place … Continue reading →
Realistic Goals
The New Year often brings with it a renewed motivation to set goals, start something new, or pick up a long-lost project. Many people start with good intentions, but soon lose interest or motivation. By February they often find themselves … Continue reading →
M is for Manger Board Book
My daughter, Teri McKinley, and I have been co-authoring books for the past few years. Her husband encouraged us to write a Christmas picture book so we started brainstorming. The Christmas story (of course) is original to the Bible. It … Continue reading →