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,…

The Work of Love

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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