Lord, you are faithful,To forgive when I confess,To keep loving though I have not earned it,To keep your promises. You…
When Your Children Ask
Children are like keeping high fidelity microphones in the house. They pick up on adult conversations, new purchases, and when…
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…
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…
Blooming
I walked farther today than normal.Buoyed by dawn’s soft light and gentle birdsong,my feet brought me to a new bend…
Lay It Aside
Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin…
Rejection and Belonging
I will make my dwelling among you, and my soul shall not abhor you. And I will walk among you…
This is the day
I was twelve when my grandmother lay dying in a hospital bed in Kansas City. I missed having her hug…
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…
Our Hearts’ Prompting
We all realize at some level how fickle our hearts are. The Lord says it like this: The heart is…