Yes, we can make Valentines. Claps, squeals. Stickers, pink and red construction paper, sharpies all mix together and little hands…
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Faith & Gratitude
The Accident and the Amazing Answer
Above is a cartoon version of the amazing accident we experienced yesterday. It really was a crisis at the time….
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Master Artist
When there is someone with amazing talent in your midst, you can’t help but share. Maybe since I’ve grown up…
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A New Year – Plus One Thousand Gifts Giveaway!
On this Gratitude Monday I’m counting gifts, sharing some encouraging thoughts and tools for the new year plus offering a…
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Shine for Jesus
As I drop each of my younger children at the Sunday school door, I pat a shoulder and whisper, “Shine…
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The Habit of Generosity
In 1891, Salvation Army Captain Joseph McFee was distraught because so many poor individuals in San Francisco were going hungry….
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Christmas Blessings
Infant holy, infant lowly, For His bed a cattle stall; (~ Middle Girl singing a solo last night in church…
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Refocus: The Busy Gifts
Delightful December. Blessings busting. Crammed calendar! I had started to dread the week by Saturday afternoon. Sighs. How? How to…
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I’m Four. Let’s Go Some More.
“Push me high! Push me high and we’ll fly all the way up to the moon,” …he says through giggles…
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The ABCs of Thanksgiving
A – All things bright and beautiful. B – Birds at the feeder. Boys and trains. C – Cranberry sauce!…
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Anticipating…
On Sunday we’ll sit ‘round on the couches to begin advent. We’ll start reading Tabitha’s Travels, the much anticipated sequel…
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It’s In The Thanksgiving
We’re pulling into the church parking lot to pick up the two drama girls when she asks the question. Mama?…
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Destination Birthdays
“WHERE are the SHARKS?” She needs to know as soon as we walk through the aquarium doors. She-who-turned-six simply adores…
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