Ruth the Moabite
We meet Ruth as the daughter-in-law of Naomi. Elimelech, Naomi’s husband was a prominent Israelite from the tribe of Judah, but when famine hit Bethlehem he packed up his family…
Joy to the Grieving World
How many of us miss Christmas, but not just Christmas, how many of us miss the joy of following the real star of Christmas…
The Bright Morning Star
This promise confronted me with a choice. There was only one treasure I wanted - our son, Mark. Since I knew…
Loving My Prodigal
While others eagerly anticipate the arrival of long-distance family members with hopes of recreating the simple joys of Christmas traditions, some…
Speaking of Melt Downs
The Star of Bethlehem, well, we don’t know if it was a star, a comet, or even an angel. But whatever it was, it led the Magi to Bethlehem…
A Sigh of Relief
The baby is born, mother and father breathe a sigh of relief and revel in the glory of this newborn son, wrapping Him in “swaddling clothes”, and placing Him in a…
It’s Christmas, How’s Your Stress Level?
Family problems? Join the Holy family. Imagine your 15-year-old daughter (or daughter-in-law-to-be) standing at your bedroom door and stuttering, "Mom…
Keeper of the Stars
About a month after the death of our son, Mark, we traveled to the Outer Banks of North Carolina for our annual extended family…
Prayer Power
A word picture captured my imagination. My name – His throne!! What an incredible gift, the gift of prayer! And it is a gift we can receive and a gift we also give…
Pure Hearts
I wanted our children to stay children as long as possible. Being a mom with young children was a role I enjoyed. But childhood is the very time we…
The Gift of Age
As you evaluate the values you want your child to have as an adult, is being respectful and showing mercy to those who are elderly …
The Gentle Touch
As a teacher, I have learned through the years that our natural tendency when dealing with children is to raise our voice above the noise so…
Add a Friend
I may never be called to give my life for a friend physically, but I am called to put my friend’s needs before my own needs at times…
Monotony to Monopoly
Laughter is a gift that leads me to a grateful heart, a joyful heart. Often laughter helps me see the fun in life or the silliness in our…
Practical Parenting
I especially liked Sherry’s encouragement for us to laugh more. After the death of our son, Mark, I remembered the Scripture that laughter is good medicine. I decided…
Meeting My Goals
September 1st is looming. At 8 AM those registered and those registering will gather to begin an event. Money will be raised for MS research. Participants …
It’s All About Me
“We live our lives as if it’s all about me, it’s all about me”. What does that mean? What does that look like? When we are thinking it is all about me, we might sound…
It’s the Simple Things
Zephaniah prophesied during the reform of King Josiah who brought spiritual revival to Judah after a long reign of evil. He pronounced …
A Starting Over Handicap
My mother informed me one day as she was telling stories about my childhood, “Your kindergarten teacher tirelessly encouraged you to rework your…