Most summers of my early childhood, my family packed our bags, and drove away from the sunny palm trees of southern California to red dirt expanse of …
when you are worse off than you realize
"Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about …
on unplanned pregnancies
She is clothed with strength and dignity,and she laughs without fear of the future.When she speaks, her words are wise,and she gives instructions with …
wedding photos
Last Sunday I visited my grandmother. We walked around her quaint southern California neighborhood, full of blooming flowers and lovely neighbors …
the end of baseball
Three boys on three different baseball teams has kept us running from field to field for weeks now.One more game and we are done. As relieved as I am, …
a workout at the track
"See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!" - 1 John 3:1I was practically …
the cathedral of life
When I started college I was an Art History major. Although I loved it, my dad and my track coach talked me into switching to something more …
a stash of goodness
I have been told that the children's vitamins I bought last week taste too "vitamin-y".In a bold act of parental love, I chose the healthiest …
signs of life
Mr. Fantastic left town on a ministry trip and I partook in my usual ritual of staying up too late and folding laundry.Around here, when the cat is …
what kids really mean
The other day, I asked the Lady a question and she said, "Sure."When she realized I thought she meant, "Yes", she got really mad. "Sure doesn't …
optimus prime: a type of Jesus
When our boys were 2, 3, and 4, we began to try to explain the gospel to them.Not surprisingly, it was difficult to break down the complex truth of …
faith in mankind
Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above …
