“Dear children, let’s not merely say that we love each other, let us show the truth by our actions.” I John 3: 18 NLT Even after graduating from college, I still had much to learn. Thankfully, I also had a willing teacher: our family cat, …
Tongues That Wag
Oh, the times I have opened my mouth wider only to change feet! But haven’t we all? Media outlets make available updates on what people say–whether they meant to say it the way they did or not. We get an inside scoop on a host of …
Easter Lunch Menu
Have you decided what to serve for lunch on Easter yet? Make lunch as easy as possible on yourself. Several of the menu items can be made in advance. This year plan to serve: Ham or fried chicken Twice-baked potato casserole Crock-pot string beans Spinach …
Surprised by Joy
The love affair between Joy Davidman and C. S. Lewis is one of the remarkable romance stories of the last century. The two met when Joy, who was an American, began reading her sons the books that C. S. Lewis, a scholar at Oxford, had …
You are a Change Agent
”And be not conformed to this world…be transformed…prove what is good…” [Romans 12:2] Did you ever stop to think that the transforming power of God can only be released through change? Life is measured by the moment by moment decisions we make to move away …
Celebrating a Christian Passover
On the night of the first Passover, God’s people were instructed to sprinkle the doorposts of their homes with the blood of a lamb. When God smote the firstborn of the Egyptians, He would literally pass over the homes that were marked with blood, and …
Living by a Promise
Living by a promise–all of us live by a promise of one kind or another. We live on the giving and receiving ends of promises. Bride and groom stand before an altar and promise one another faithfulness until death parts them. A father promises a …
Failing Eyesight, Sluggish Tongue
My eyesight isn’t what it used to be. Thankfully, my tongue isn’t either. Sometimes sluggish body parts can be a blessing. My dear brethren, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, for man’s anger …
Easter Egg Family
Have a bit of fun this week creating an egg family. The first step is prepare eggs by blowing them out. For easy step-by-step instructions click here. Once the eggs are ready to decorate, gather all your odds and ends craft supplies and have fun. …
Passover Decoupage Plates
My children and I made these great decoupage plates for a Passover celebration last year. This was a fun and easy project which could easily be adapted for any number of uses, from making a special plate for a birthday child to a Christmas gift …