The Shunammite Woman
“Then he got on the bed and lay on the boy, mouth to mouth, eyes to eyes, hands to hands. As he stretched himself out …
motherhood
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 …
“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 …
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 …
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 …
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) …
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 …