Death is the elephant in the room nobody wants to talk about—especially if the conversation involves children. It’s even more difficult to discuss a gruesome, painful death such as Jesus’ crucifixion. Yet, to appreciate all Jesus did for us, we … Continue reading →
Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people. Matthew 4:23 NIV Hospice interrupted our drawings. Five and three-year-old fingers gripped Crayola’s while Dad was … Continue reading →
At that time Jesus said, “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Matthew 11:25 “Where is heaven, Grams?” she asked. I … Continue reading →
Recently on the news I heard the sad story of a hiking party that got caught in a rockslide. Of the five members of the party, only one survived, a 13-year old named Gracie Johnson. According to Gracie, as the … Continue reading →
“I thank my God every time I remember you.” Philippians 1:3 I slipped a pussy willow sprig from her funeral basket and whispered my plans in our granddaughter’s ear. “We’ll plant it soon, in remembrance of Mammie.” So, I set that brown twig with … Continue reading →
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16 Children innately believe this life is eternal and as parents, we protect … Continue reading →