When you look at our world today—our culture in the United States of America, and even in our daily lives—it is a difficult reality we face. The world is going further and further away from God. It seems that people just do what’s right in their own eyes with total...
Do you ask yourself questions during your waking hours? It is a silly question. I firmly believe the reason we move forward in our days with any consistency is that we ask ourselves questions and answer them. “What should I wear?” “What should I make for...
I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. He will not let my foot slip— He who watches over me will not slumber...
I don’t know about you, but I am good at starting: starting books, starting films and televised series, and even starting meals. And I’m good at not finishing them. Which for the meals part is probably good practice. We don’t always have to clean our plates, but I...
Most of us remember Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood from when we were young parents, or when our kids were little, enthralled with the puppets and their interaction with “real people.” In this epic children’s TV program, which ran from 1968 until 2001, Fred Rogers...
This past weekend I looked out my living room window and observed. The neighbor kids were playing with my children in the yard. Cars drove by as people headed to a destination or back home. The regulars were out for their daily walks and there were a few runners as well. I wondered, who...
Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth. Luke 12:15 (KJV) The story of the Rich Fool in the Bible is one that has always stuck in my head. This man had so much that he had to keep building...
As is the case with most families with young children, we have many fights, tug-of-wars, and tears shed over the sharing (or lack thereof) of toys. Sinful natures come out. Impulses are rampant. And as soon as an idea strikes or a new toy appears on the scene, the grabs are usually not...
with excerpts from: 3 Times It’s OK to Push Kids, by Mary Jo Wyse. Encouraging and enabling our children to be productive members of society is a tricky undertaking for any parent at the best of times. The biggest challenge is to learn when to push, and when to wait for the...
I’ve just had an incredible two-and-a- half weeks of lovely hugs and snuggles. What a wonderful gift! Do we appreciate the wealth that comes to us each time a grandchild hugs us or an adult child pulls us close for a bear hug or a gentle cuddle? How about the arm drape with a nice...
