Just for Today
New books. A new school year. I can still see it. New workbooks and textbooks lined the shelves. Math, science, history, English, and...
Irritation or Invitation?
Remember that eye-catching invitation you received? Everything was beautifully designed, from the color scheme and text placement to the...
What to do with the Unwanted, the Inescapable, and the Inextricable
“The flowers are still alive!” my husband exclaimed as we pulled up in front of our son’s grave. However, I didn’t share his enthusiasm....
Perfect Pitch
“That's a lot of stress on a young kid,” I said. My husband and I were walking around some softball fields and had stopped to watch some...
God’s Love Song
In seventh grade music class I learned the song, “Button Up Your Overcoat”. Written in 1928, this song seemed outdated even in 1969 when...
Three Wishes, Christ’s Promise, and a Comfortable Life
“Master, I grant you three wishes,” promised the genie. Aladdin stared at the creature that had suddenly appeared out of the old oil...
When Easter Took on New Life
Brightly colored plastic eggs, marshmallow chicks, and chocolate bunnies collected in a pretty basket were part of Easter in my early...
Are You with me?
Knowing someone is with us during hard times can be comforting. How much more encouraging it is to know that the God of Creation is always w
You Are Mine
“Miss You”, “Be Mine”, and “Call Me” are some of the messages printed on conversation hearts—the pastel-colored candies that make their...
We’re 12 days in—Time to plant
How has 2019 started out for you? Are you running ahead with your goals? Or have difficulties forced their way into your life? In the...
