“I definitely do not like washing peanut butter jars! Mom, do we really have to wash this peanut butter jar?” Of course, she already knew the answer. “Yes, daughter, the peanut butter jar needs to be washed.” Peanut butter washcloths? … Continue reading
There will be no suckers in Heaven. My eight-year-old, seeing the title of my planned post, wondered if I was talking about candy–but this is deeper. And sure, the easily deceived will not be there unless they learn to lean … Continue reading
My daughter, Samantha, is hoping to attend Walla Walla University this fall. So last Thursday found Samantha, little brother, and their dad and me on the road to Washington. Although it took us most of the day to arrive, with … Continue reading
It’s time for Five Minute Friday! Today’s topic is “Perspective”. Ready? Go: When I was a child, I spake as a child; I understood as a child…. Sometimes it’s all about perspective. A general trait of children is their tendency … Continue reading
It’s time for Five Minute Friday! Today’s topic is “Identity”. Ready? Go: Where do you find your identity? What makes you you? All over the online world–Twitter, Facebook, blogs–and even offline, in such things as resumes and brief introductions, we … Continue reading
Some time ago, I came across the concept of “Five Minute Friday”. The idea is to write for exactly five minutes on the topic of the week. It’s just for fun and there is “no editing, no over thinking, no … Continue reading
I love the way the Lord has lessons to share with us through simple experiences in our lives. I had lots of time to think during my bike trip to town with my son, Jonathon. If you have missed the … Continue reading
Have you noticed that when you start some new adventure, you tend to give it all you’ve got in a great push for the “finish line” right from the start…until you realize there’s no way you’re going to even get … Continue reading
Yesterday, I rode a bicycle to town with my teenage son, Jonathon. He was confident in me all the way. My younger teen, Samantha, was not so sure I’d make it back home. … Continue reading
Perhaps one of the most difficult questions you will ever encounter at Vacation Bible School has to do with reconciling the character of the God of Love with that of the God of War. As we read through the Old … Continue reading
