The undeniable, unexplainable adventure of love is soon to be celebrated again on Valentine’s Day. In Love’s defense, it is too often mistaken for a … Read More ›
Category: Christian Living
I come from a family of great storytellers. My mother engages her classroom through stories both scholarly and personal. My grandparents seemingly had practiced telling … Read More ›
The USDA recently declared that the average cost of raising an American child is approximately $245,000. This number doesn’t include college tuition or take inflation … Read More ›
During my own rookie season as wife, my parents made their first visit to one of my husband’s professional games. I had so anticipated their … Read More ›
I enjoy a good, (caffeine-fueled) New Year’s celebration and all the clocks, cabbages, and kisses. Oh, and I love resolutions; though, only last year did … Read More ›
“What do you want for Christmas?” Two front teeth? Check…. (I’m quite thankful for that, by the way). A white Christmas? Stunning, but likely a … Read More ›
My first Christmas as Mom, I exhaustedly rocked a chunky newborn boy who was stuffed like a Butterball turkey in cutesy reindeer pajamas. I stared … Read More ›
While roaming the Appalachia foothills, I’m sure the Cherokees and Shawnees must have searched the sky for a star or the sun’s position to track … Read More ›
I grew up certain that groundhogs were as addicted to coffee as my mother. My father drove me to school every morning. This was partly … Read More ›
Last week, I was able to visit Nan in her nursing home. Nan suffers from vascular dementia (along with an array of various ailments). This … Read More ›