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Luke 3 tells the story of John the Baptist as he began his ministry. His job? Prepare the way of the Lord. (Luke 3:4) Many royal rulers and powerful leaders of the land are …
A Braver, Smarter and Stronger You
One of the most lovable and charming characters in the history of cartoon animation has to be Winnie the Pooh. He simply oozes adorableness and positivity. In the movie, Pooh’s Grand Adventure: The Search …
From the Cradle to the Cross
The story of Christmas is familiar. Many of us can recite verses and sing choruses that recap the holy day without so much as a second thought. It is said that familiarity breeds contempt …
Are You Playing This Game?
In my spare time I help coach our high school volleyball team. Let me rephrase that, because I do not have spare time. Three months a year I choose to invest daily in the …
Have You Learned This Lesson Yet?
“I’m a terrible mom!” Do you ever say these words? I do. And I did that day… the day years ago when I was working in my office, minding my own business, when out …
Princess Problems
My friend Ellen is a preschool teacher who regularly contends with entitled toddlers and privileged preschoolers who know how to major on some minors and throw down some serious tantrums. I want the red …
The Secret to Having a Deeply Rooted Faith
A nasty storm had blown through. Lots of thunder and lightening. Buckets of wetness. The Twitter feed from our local fire department alerted us to the dangers of high winds and encouraged the community …
The Cadence of Grace
“In you, Lord my God, I put my trust. I trust in you; do not let me be put to shame, nor let my enemies triumph over me. No one who hopes in you will ever …