His Yoke is Easy (learning from Matthew 11:28)
I misplaced Christ’s yoke as a young mother. I must have laid it down to finish a load of clothes and to restack toys on the shelf. Then the baby woke from her nap, the schoolkids got home, and somehow,...
Many parents feel that familiar squeeze in their chest when they consider Kindergarten for their child. Their hearts may not feel ready for such a big change. A few half days of preschool each week was one thing, but Kindergarten suddenly means...
I wore hip-huggers in my day—my first two children, ages 1 and 2, one on each hip every Sunday during church.In fact, a few years later I made my bid for the Mother of the Year Award.
I heard this one evening as my teenage children and I discussed the issue of smartphones in our home. I chuckled to myself inside because I was once that cool, 20-something youth pastor that every teen in the church loved...
No big family plans for Spring Break? No problem! Here are some do’s and don’ts that will make planning a stay-cation a breeze! When planning a stay-cation the experiences and goals are not about the destination but about growing your family...
Can you guess when the following quote was published?
The world is too big for us. Too much is going on. Too many crimes. Too much violence and excitement. It’s a constant strain to keep peace, and still, you lose ground. Science empties its...
It’s down to the two minutes. The score is tied, 1:1. The team captain glances to the sidelines to get instructions. Suddenly, the coach races onto the field, pushes the captain out of the way, and takes control of the soccer ball. The coach does...
