You have made my days a mere handbreadth; The span of my years is as nothing before you. Each man’s life is but a breath. ~Psalm 39:5 (NIV)~ When was the last time you stepped back and expressed a deep gratitude for the gift of life? I’d love to say that every day I wake […]
Last fall, my writer friend Paula hosted a dinner at her home where she prepared a scrumptious chicken dish made with a flavorful Moscato wine sauce. I’d never tried Moscato before that night, but instantly it became a favorite wine for me (and later my husband). Now normally I tend to shy away from sweet […]
“Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” ~1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NIV)~ I’d love to tell you that giving thanks in all circumstances comes naturally for me. But the truth is, I often struggle with being thankful. I take blessings for granted and grumble about things that at […]
As a mom, I’m constantly on the lookout for great devotional books to share with my son. Adventures in Odyssey’s 90 Devotions for Kids meets many of the criteria I desire in a kids-focused devotional book. For starters, this book can easily be used by parents to establish a solid foundation and understanding of many […]
Three years ago I began writing my first novel. As the mom of a young child, I knew it would take some time for me to finish the book. My writing time was often limited to early mornings or late nights. But I approached the challenge with enthusiasm and hope. Early on, I joined a […]
For Halloween last year, my son was a washer. Yep, you read that right. A washing machine. When we first talked about the idea, I asked him, “Are you sure you want to be a washing machine and not a superhero?” He nodded eagerly. With a box, contact paper, and a few other supplies, I […]
My six-year-old loves to hear a good story. And he loves to tell one too. Being a writer, I’m tickled he loves stories. So recently, I created some writing and storytelling activities for him with the hope of sparking his creativity and strengthening his literacy skills. To my delight, he enjoys these activities and learns […]
Ah, don’t you just love participating in potlucks? At the office. At church. At a family get together. One of the perks of a potluck, in my opinion, is the chance to sample a smorgasbord of homemade dishes. And if you’re like me, when you find a dish that delights your taste buds, you’re not […]
Simply put, we are a people wired to worship. The question isn’t, “Do we worship?” The question is “Who (or what) do we worship?” ~Pete Wilson in Empty Promises~ In Empty Promises, Pete Wilson unveils seven idols he believes many of today’s Christians struggle with, including achievement, approval, power, money, religion, beauty, and dreams. Wilson […]