Family … that one word can evoke so many different emotions for people. When my boys grow older and they think about their family growing up, I want them to remember the togetherness, the fun, the solidarity, the safety, the love, etc. We are striving to have family devotions. But I’d also like to have […]
HOPE…
I just spent the better part of my Saturday with a friend who is in the throes of placing her dad into a home. He has alzheimers, and it’s time! My heart hurts for this family, especially my friend, who has to go through this very painful process. Through it all, her faith doesn’t seem […]
Overreaction or Subtle Subterfuge? You Decide!
I had Logan at our pediatrician’s office today (Children’s Physicians) when they presented something new and rather cool — so I thought! It’s called Children’s Connect — an internet-based way to communicate with your pediatrician. You can schedule appointments, access important information, manage medication and email your doctor. I thought this sounded cool, esp. since […]
Now What?
Another Easter Sunday has come and gone! The ham’s been eaten. The new Easter clothes are put into the closet, maybe to be worn again on another special occasion. And all the brightly colored eggs that were once hidden are now found– hopefully! Now what? Well, we need to take what insights or revelations this […]
Happy Saturday!
Today is Saturday! The day between the crucifixion and the resurrection. The day where the disciples wondered if what Jesus had told them would actually happen. I can’t help but wonder if any of them fell prey to human emotion and became cynical of Jesus’ claims. Would they really see Him again? Or were the […]
The In-Between!
Good Friday is slowly coming to a close! Easter Sunday is on its way, but what about Saturday — the day in between the crucifixion and the resurrection. As Saturday approaches, imagine yourself as one of Jesus’ followers back then. The man they lived with day in and day out had just went through a […]