Martha, Martha

The story of Mary and Martha resonates with me on a deep level perhaps because I see so much of … More

Fathers and Daughters

Little girls need their daddies. Big girls do too. Your girl may have stretched. Her moods may be unpredictable and … More

Lord,Time falls fast through my fingers,Uncatchable as the wind.There seems little time to sit and be still,To tuck treasures and … More

Therefore I tell you,Not your circumstances nor your fickle heart, but I your Lord and Savior speakdo not be anxiousRest … More

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

I have always loved trees. Flat topped acacias, intimidating and bizarre baobabs with their spindly tops, flame touched poinsettia trees, … More

I came upon this gem looking through my dad’s old bulletin articles and notes. No matter how old your child … More

Lifting up his eyes, then, and seeing that a large crowd was coming toward him, Jesus said to Philip, “Where … More

Lord, you are faithful,To forgive when I confess,To keep loving though I have not earned it,To keep your promises. You … More

Children are like keeping high fidelity microphones in the house. They pick up on adult conversations, new purchases, and when … More