Starting in early childhood, people are taught to share with others. Sharing is a recognized virtue in most civilized cultures because we understand instinctively that selfishness and a lack of sharing are wrong. Whether we acknowledge God or not, we are still created in His image and are more like Him than any other createdContinue reading “Do I Have to Share?”
Category Archives: Family
Remember Playing?
My younger sister, June, and I arrived at camp, set up my tent, laid out our gear, and trudged up a hill to see what was on the other side. I pulled out my camera and snapped pictures till the sun set. June plopped on the ground and took in a few ragged breaths. ThisContinue reading “Remember Playing?”
Your Child’s Emotions
“Mommy, I’m scared!” When he was young, my son would seek me out during every thunderstorm. He’d arrive at my side, a favorite blanket wrapped around his head, his body trembling in fear. It didn’t help that we lived in Florida where every summer afternoon the sky lit up and the windows shook so hard,Continue reading “Your Child’s Emotions”
Helping an Anxious Teen
“Fear not, for I am with you;be not dismayed, for I am your God;I will strengthen you, I will help you,I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10 (ESV) My oldest son has played sports since he was ten years old. He excelled in many different positions on the field, but whenContinue reading “Helping an Anxious Teen”
While You Wait, Just Love
As God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.COLOSSIANS 3:12 You know what’s delightful? Catching up with someone in their fifties or sixties and finding out they’re making an enormous career change. It reminds me we can always change and grow. We tend to leave the risksContinue reading “While You Wait, Just Love”
Retiring: A Mother’s Love
Juanita told her nephew about growing up during the Great Depression. Her poor family only had apples to eat, plus whatever wild game her dad might provide. Whenever he bagged a squirrel for dinner, her mom would say, “Give me that squirrel head. That’s all I want to eat. It’s the best piece of meat.”Continue reading “Retiring: A Mother’s Love”
As Old as Molech
Ever since the Roe vs. Wade case main-streamed abortion in the United States, the ability to take the life of one’s baby has achieved a religious status. Judging by responses to news that Roe vs. Wade may be overturned, people have certainly acting as if their idols are under attack. I think it is helpfulContinue reading “As Old as Molech”
The Spiritual Life of Our Youngest
Children are an amazing gift from God (Psalm 127:3), known and loved by Him from before they were even born (Psalm 139). Becoming a parent is life changing. Whilst exciting, it is incredibly daunting, and getting to grips with all the responsibilities of helping a little one to learn and grow needs a huge amountContinue reading “The Spiritual Life of Our Youngest”
When You Need a Father
Most mornings I recite the Lord’s Prayer. I’m not worth much for the new day until I’ve grounded myself in those words. Recently I’d said only the first two words—“Our Father”—when my phone rang. It startled me as it was 5:43 a.m. Guess who? The phone display read “Dad.” Before I had a chance toContinue reading “When You Need a Father”
Time to Declutter
At its heart, clutter is a lack of peace. Clutter keeps talking to us, weighing us down, and keeping us from living the life we were designed to live. Decluttering our homes is thus a step toward freedom. But where should we begin? Sometimes the first step to decluttering is actually taking a step. SoContinue reading “Time to Declutter”
Intentional Faith 