Through the amazing world of Facebook I have just reconnected with an old friend who is working with his wife in the Philippines as a church planting missionaries. I was enthralled by reading some of the updates on his personal …
Last week as I was folding clothes in the downstairs laundry room, I heard running water. My first thought was, “Why is someone taking a shower at 3:30 in the afternoon?” I had just been upstairs ten minutes prior to …
Like many of you, our family celebrated the 4th of July with a group of great friends. We’re living in an area of the country where we have no family, but have been blessed by some wonderful, new friendships. Don’t …
This post is for girlfriends only! It’s directed to all of you multi-tasking, hard-working, never-a-dull-moment, frazzled moms out there! You know who you are. I happen to be one of you, too! We rarely take time for ourselves, because there just seems …
No inter-human relationship is more basic than that between parent and child. God thought the child /parent relationship important enough to make the fifth Commandment all about honoring that relationship, and then promises a blessing to those who follow this …
Many families have enjoyed the tradition of celebrating Advent for generations. Some light candles every week, say specially written prayers, or even follow along using a fun, candy filled calendar during the four weeks leading up to Christmas. The word “advent” …
