The list could go on forever. The list could go on forever. Sometimes, the question is not “is it true” … More
Author: tracywatts
Wounds from a Friend
5 Better is open rebukethan hidden love.6 Faithful are the wounds of a friend;profuse are the kisses of an enemy. … More
Approval Ratings
Words are funny things. They have the power to stick with us decades after they have been spoken, yet instead … More
Rainfall
The rain came gently,A steady patter after silence just before,Soft droplets falling on leaves and parched earth,A gentle lullabyTo soothe … More
Resources in Parenting
The Incredibles is ostensibly a movie about a family of superheroes, but in many ways, it’s a movie about surviving … More
Daily Joys
Mistakenly we too often live for the highs of life: a baby’s first steps, graduation, a first job. These are … More
On Bee Stings and Bodies
I stepped on a bee walking across my lawn the other day. The stinger itself was miniscule – slender and … More
Foundations
When we were first married, we lived in a little house. One of its quirks was that there’d always be … More
Mary, Martha, and A Call to Simplicity
Mary and Martha were known (and named) for their hospitality. Can you imagine the privilege of keeping the Son of … More
Things I’ve Learned About Hospitality
Being hospitable takes work. It is also incredibly rewarding. But sometimes it is a little overwhelming to actually get started. … More