She was a quiet woman – but communication can be quite effective even without words! She cooked over wood stoves … More
Author: tracywatts
On Days When I Feel Like I’m Getting Everything Wrong
On days when I feel I’m getting everything wrong. Days when I continually mess up. When I know the right … More
Peace That Rules
And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful. ~ … More
Josiah’s Response
Josiah was only 8 years old when he became king. He seems ludicrously young for the weighty task of leading … More
Songs in the Night
Last night at precisely 3:17 AM (according to the green glow of the stove clock), I was up with 2 … More
He is Patient with Us
It is human to become frustrated when parenting. We repeat ourselves (throughout the day but also over years). It seems … More
My Great Uncle
In the dark, quiet hours of the morning, my great uncle, Terrel Taylor, went home. And as I have thought … More
Unseen Footprints
I see a heron sometimes when I walk by the river. It is impossible to capture how majestically he stands, … More
It’s Hard to Be a Good Listener
It is hard to be a good listener. It’s not just about working ears or not having too much background … More
Lessons from My Children
As a parent I know it is my job to teach my children – about God, life, friendships. But, in … More
