We were both digging in the dirt of the garden bed when my little girl asked about heaven. I’m not … More
Category: Family
Romans 16
The tone of this passage is strikingly personal and tender. Paul has just spent 15 chapters preaching his heart out. … More
Encouragement for Parents
Parenting is tough work. It requires diligence, great love, and vast amounts of patience, among other things. And God understands … More
Lessons from a Nest
Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord! ~ Psalm 27:14 She chose an … More
The Beauty of the Body
I see her, arms outstretched, reaching out to hold the heartbroken, hugging them as they cry. I see her bending … More
The Children That God Has Graciously Given Me
I’ve never met a child who schedules out her temper tantrums in advance. Neither do babies ask permission before waking … More
Building My House
The wisest of women builds her house,but folly with her own hands tears it down. ~ Proverbs 14:1 What does … More
Teaching by Example
My husband pointed it out. There was our little girl, sitting quietly in the tub, folding her washcloth – just … More
The Bible is a Special Book
I remember watching my aunt teach a children’s class once and being struck by how she introduced the Bible story. … More
Little One
I have no time to waste, little one.Each moment is a jewel.The dishes, the books, the achievementsSuddenly seem less dear. … More