Lord, you are faithful,To forgive when I confess,To keep loving though I have not earned it,To keep your promises. You … More
Author: tracywatts
When Your Children Ask
Children are like keeping high fidelity microphones in the house. They pick up on adult conversations, new purchases, and when … More
Implementing Chores in Your Home: Some Practical Ideas
Last week, I wrote a little of why it is important to teach our children to work. This week is … More
Why Chores Are Good For Our Kids
Our children are often more capable than we give them credit for. It’s important to protect their innocence and grant … More
Blooming
I walked farther today than normal.Buoyed by dawn’s soft light and gentle birdsong,my feet brought me to a new bend … More
Lay It Aside
Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin … More
Rejection and Belonging
I will make my dwelling among you, and my soul shall not abhor you. And I will walk among you … More
This is the day
I was twelve when my grandmother lay dying in a hospital bed in Kansas City. I missed having her hug … More
My Dad Was a List Maker
My dad was a list maker. In a journaling book, he left a list for me of five of the … More
Our Hearts’ Prompting
We all realize at some level how fickle our hearts are. The Lord says it like this: The heart is … More