Aren’t sheep the best—with their woolly fleeces, sweet faces, and quiet personalities? These gentle animals often make us think of green pastures, bucolic scenes, and a slower pace of life. Indeed, when I first visited the English Lake District, I … Continue reading →
Easter and spring bring thoughts of little lambs and other baby animals. Jesus called himself the Good Shepherd and we are his lambs. Have some fun creating lambs and how Jesus is our shepherd. Read Psalm 23 as a family … Continue reading →
Grace. Freely given. Grace. Not something we strive for or work for, something we accept. Grace. That frees us from sin, that frees us from self, that frees us from the need to prove ourselves. I have come to see … Continue reading →
One of my favorite stories to tell at this time of year is the Russian folktale, Babushka. I love it so much that last year about this time I began writing a screenplay of it. In May of this year, … Continue reading →