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

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

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

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

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

Amid the gentle falling rain,I finally quiet my heart.I am still before you.Your presence wraps around me,A warm blanket,Security.You are … More

To open Bible class last night, I asked the kids to think of two examples: someone that would give good … More

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