I love my husband. He is one of the most patient, gentle men I have ever met. His strengths are my weaknesses: if I can break it, he can fix it. When the computer “acts up,” he gets it to … Read More
Living in the age of technology and instant information has its perks. No one can pull one over on us in social gatherings anymore since we always have Google at our fingertips to check the facts. The downside, however, is … Read More
My claim to fame, if I actually have one, is that I was an Army wife for twenty-five years. My title of Army wife could be easily substituted for other titles such as: single mom, home repairman, Uber driver, … Read More
After our children were grown and out of the house, Tim and I were called upon to help a brand new mom who was headed back to the hospital for emergency surgery. We savored the task at hand, helping these … Read More
Let’s face it, Mom and Dad. Superheroes are just plain fun. They fly, they run, they stop bullets. What kid does not like pretending they are invincible? As parents, we are sometimes left wondering, “Are superheroes good or bad?” … Read More
This Letter of Encouragement was originally published by our ministry friends, Dave & Lis Marr at One Family: https://onefamilyhwl.org/ We were half hugging, Dave’s arms around Lis’ shoulders, Lis’ arms around Dave’s waist. Looking at the room that, … Read More
How healthy is your family bank account? Would you say you are in the black or in the red? What if I removed the word “bank” and just asked, how healthy is your family account? Does that change your … Read More
Worldview Our Launching Place and Destination I once got lost in Paris – true story. I was serving in Amsterdam with Youth with a Mission (YWAM) and our team had traveled to Paris for a long weekend. On the … Read More
I’m a big advocate for letting our teens be on social media. I think it is here to stay, and if our kids don’t learn how to do it well while they are in our home, and under our … Read More
“God, bless Mommy, and Daddy, and Grandma, and Grandpa and . . .” This precious prayer marked the beginning of my children’s relationship with God and their concern for family and friends. But as they grew in their … Read More
