Recently John and I spent an evening with several friends. Our conversation revolved around the topic of parenting and one…
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Wisdom from a 94-year-old
My friend Virginia is 94 years old. This past week she spoke at our women’s Bible study. The question she’d…
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Night Fears and Pillowcases
A year and a half ago our grandson Mac, age 6, had to have a liver transplant. We almost lost…
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Easter is over. Now what?
We just celebrated Easter. Family reunions, new outfits, beautiful flowers, yummy food. And for most of us a church service,…
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Lessons from a Foggy Day
It’s that unpredictable time of year weather wise. You may wake up to freezing gray skies scattering small snow flakes…
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When we worry about our kids: 4 things that help
I’ve never heard of a mother who doesn’t worry about her children. Some of us are obsessive worriers, others…
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“Whatever….”
I have to be honest. This phrase usually accompanied with a roll of the eyes and a shrug depicting a…
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When your faith gets fragile….
This week is the one-year anniversary of our grandson Mac’s liver transplant. He just turned 7 years old. Re-living those…
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The Best Prayer by the Best Teacher
I left my prayer notebook on a bench last week and it poured rain on it. Ink ran, pages…
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5 ways to pray that will change your life and your kids too
It’s almost here: school, fall start-ups, crazy schedules, shopping, and settling into a routine. We’re probably feeling both a bit…
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