Sep 20, 2013 | Celebrations
The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy. Psalm 126:3 Ever since my oldest child left for college, something significant has gone missing: the sadness I expected to move in the moment she moved out. After all, when one’s baby leaves the nest,...
Sep 27, 2012 | Challenges
Lord, I look upward to you, you who live in heaven. Psalm 123:1, NCV I have often been complimented on my “authenticity” or “transparency.” I have a confession to make: I don‘t know how to be anything else. It’s almost impossible for me to keep my personal business...
Sep 21, 2012 | Spiritual Life
Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. Colossians 3:13, NLT I came across this verse in a daily devotional on forgiveness—a subject I could always stand to learn more...
Oct 27, 2011 | Challenges
With four children involved in sports and other activities, our family spends a lot of time on the sidelines, especially at the football stadium. For all the hours I have spent watching tackle football, I have to admit that the game still confuses me. I’m still pretty...
Oct 27, 2011 | Busy Families; Active Kids
I’ve finally figured out why so many parents can’t resist becoming stage moms and sports dads. The incredible triumph we feel when we watch our children succeed is pretty enticing. Is there anything sweeter than watching your child celebrate victory after years of...