Prayer for My Son

Lord, be with my child.He will face temptation, hardship, and wrestlings,And I will not be by his side.But you, Lord, … More

The Work of Love

It was John Trainer who said, “the children are not a distraction from the work; the children are the work.” … More

I was about to head outside to mow when I realized I couldn’t find my little girl. She had been … More

Some days are prone to doubt and insecurity. The weight of our responsibilities and the striving to walk the Christian … More

Interruptions are always difficult. I have this idea, a direction and in a single instant, all is derailed. Of course, … More

The rain is a soothing lullaby,To my anxious and harried heart.It forces me to slow down,To remember.I miss too much … More

Genealogies are not known for their captivating syntax. Perhaps knowing some of the people can make them compelling, but for … More

My kids always seem to enjoy a “game” over paper work (don’t we all?). It doesn’t have to be fancy … More

Lycoris squamigera are aptly known as surprise lilies or even resurrection lilies. For most of the year they lie dormant … More

How many words do you speak in a day? 7,000? 10,000? 20,000? The idea of counting them is exhausting to … More