Encouragement for single, married, motherhood / family, empty nesters, single-again, and widows.
Can we find glorious meaning in the mundane service of family? We know that God has called us to be servants, and we often pray to that end. We desire to see God use us. But when, by having children or elderly parents, life require …
Caring for the elderly was a perfect fit for me. My grandmother had sown into my life seeds of compassion, kindness, and respect. Those seeds grew into a garden of love and support for the “grandparents” put into my life. As a home companion, I …
“We will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord, his power, and the wonders he has done. (Psalm 78:4 NIV) When I told my teenage grandson I would soon turn seventy, he asked, “What have you been doing all those years?” I …
I love to do laundry. I enjoy sorting the lights from the darks. I like saving specific items from the dryer so they don’t shrink—when I remember. I’ve ruined many things! I like hanging shirts up right out of the dryer so wrinkling is minimal. …
Our oldest son Noah likes to think he is a parent. He wants in on all adult conversation. He wants input in the disciplinary decisions regarding his brothers. He has a hard time just being a kid. We go on a family walk/bike ride every …
“In fact, this is love for God: to keep his commands. And his commands are not burdensome, for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith” 1 John 5:3-4 The Apostle John is often described …
I interviewed a lovely young woman for our local newspaper as she was about to age out of the foster care program in Florida. Jacquelin was not new to the foster care system. Having entered foster care at the age of 15, joining her special …
“She sees them walking in a straight line, that’s not really her style. And they all got the same heartbeat, but hers is falling behind.” —Echosmith, “Cool Kids” My youngest daughter is 12 now. Show of hands here: Who wants to relive your twelfth year …
My husband Chris has always said, “We remember the really good and the really bad and forget all the mediocre life stuff.” Because we all tend to forget so much, he wants his kids to look back and reflect, remember, and relive some of the …
Who says summertime fun has to be expensive? Here are 4 free things to do this week with your family and friends. If any of these events are not available in your area, do a Google search and see what is close by. An insider tip: ask …
