The Rich Young Ruler
There is a story about a rich young ruler in Scripture. While he was at the top of his game, attaining wealth and power as …
An Easter Reflection
We celebrated Easter this past Sunday and enjoyed an unseasonably warm day. It was 85 degrees in the middle of April, with plenty of sunshine …
“Do You Know Where Your Children Are?”
An Iranian friend visited us a week after the Oscars. Our conversation quickly shifted to what happened just a week ago during the Academy Awards …
Cause & Effect
I enjoy animated movies, so it is not torture for me to watch them with my kids. On the other hand, it is torturous for my …
Debtor’s Prison
“Instead, he went out and threw him in prison until he repaid the debt.” (Matthew 18:30) A few years ago, my husband and I watched …
Musings about the Digital Age
I found this note in my husband’s car and I immediately took interest. “Wow, a note written by hand. When was the last time my …
The Gift of Presence
“As he went along, he saw a man blind from birth.” (John 9:1) “Mom, something got into my eye!” My son covered one of his …
Believing the Lies
“But Jehoshaphat asked, “Is there no longer a prophet of the Lord here whom we can inquire of?” (1 Kings 22:7) Jehoshaphat king of Judah …
Sisterhood
Maple doesn’t have a sister. Actually, I take it back. Maple once had a sister, who filled her imagination so wonderfully. When Maple was six …
Live with the End in Mind
“What good will it be for a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul? Or what can a man give in …
Three Friends
“Six days later Jesus took with him Peter, James, and John the brother of James, and led them privately up a high mountain.” (Matthew 17:1) …
The Least of These
Due to the nature of my job (or lack thereof), I rarely take the subway nowadays. And for my kids? Riding the subway train was …
Defend His Honor
“His wife Jezebel said to him, “You are the king of Israel! Get up, eat some food, and have a good time. I will get …
“Get Behind Me, Satan!”
“So Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him: “God forbid, Lord! This must not happen to you!” But he turned and said to …
My Son Graduated Kindergarten
My son is eleven, and he’s in sixth grade. Without any hint of shame and a thumbs up, he proudly posed for a picture with his …