This year, my annual hike with my friend Melody took us north to the Chain Lakes region of the Cascade Range near Bellingham, Washington. Leaving our car at Artist Point, we began a three-and-a-half-mile ascent with 28-pound backpacks (Melody’s was heavier!) to Lake Hayes, where we pitched our tent. Since we’d already been up since … Read More about My 8th Big Hike
Making Lasting Memories with Your Grandkids
Recently, I had the honor of being interviewed for Focus on the Family with Jim Daly and John Fuller. We talked about making lasting memories with our grandkids! These two guys are so much fun to work with. Their show generates good practical content but also lots of laughter. Many of the stories come from … Read More about Making Lasting Memories with Your Grandkids
Fun Reads, Blogs, and Thoughts for a Summer Break
I hope each of our summers will include some time simply to rest and recharge. I know this is hard for parents of young children! After we had 5 kids in 7 years, I quickly learned that vacation did not mean rest but instead running a family camp! John and I had to plan another … Read More about Fun Reads, Blogs, and Thoughts for a Summer Break
A Personal Note: Ten Verses That Change My Life
One of the blessings of growing older is we’ve had more years to spend in God’s word. And a funny thing is that the older I get, the more desperate I am for His word. It’s a little bit humbling; after all, I should have this Christian thing figured out by now, right? Nope. God’s … Read More about A Personal Note: Ten Verses That Change My Life
Longing for a Simple Faith in a Demanding World?
Are you longing for a simple faith in a demanding world? Do you ever feel overwhelmed by all the things you “should do” to grow as a believer? The podcasts your friends are listening to, and you aren’t, the latest Christian growth books you must read, the small groups and conferences you should attend, the … Read More about Longing for a Simple Faith in a Demanding World?
How to Seek the Lord When You’re Feeling Desperate
I’m blogging over at Club31Women this week about how to seek the Lord when feeling desperate. Here’s an excerpt: When we feel desperate, we don’t think clearly. The best thing we can do is seek the Lord and let Him fill us with peace and purpose. Many times in my life I’ve gotten stuck. Have … Read More about How to Seek the Lord When You’re Feeling Desperate
A Peek at My Own Personal Prayers for My Marriage and for Our Kids
Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed when you try to pray? I do. There are so many needs in our own families as well as with our friends, our country, our world. It’s hard to know how to begin. It’s easy to feel like a failure before we even begin to pray. Several years ago, I … Read More about A Peek at My Own Personal Prayers for My Marriage and for Our Kids
A Fresh Way to Create a Plan for a Family Gathering of Any Size or a Church Event
For many of us when we think of planning an event, we typically begin with the program. What should the event entail? The schedule? The specifics-food, games, etc. Who will come? It’s easy to plan an event just to have a good event. However, when planning a family gathering, we need to ask, While the … Read More about A Fresh Way to Create a Plan for a Family Gathering of Any Size or a Church Event
