Among the gifts that I am blessed with are having a younger brother and sister. What’s unique about my sister and me, in particular, is that we are ten years apart from one another. Therefore, sharing clothes, getting into trouble, or going to college together was not a part of our experience growing up. Even […]
Even with all that’s going on in the world, I think we can all agree on the fact that life doesn’t stop for anyone. Unfortunately, people continue to struggle with feeling ill with varying health issues, to receive difficult diagnoses and prognoses, to need chemotherapy or radiation, and the list goes on. I’m no exception […]
One of my son’s first Biology experiments this school year is to plant seeds and observe its growth. He has been diligent to follow the instructions of putting the soil in the cup, planting the seeds, placing it in sunlight, and watering it regularly. Initially, when my son checked on it daily, he noticed that […]
My husband and I had the privilege of celebrating 21 years of marriage this past weekend. We’re filled with gratitude to the Lord, especially for all the lessons we have learned along the way. Looking back, life was relaxing when we first married. We enjoyed dining at restaurants, traveling to memorable destinations, and leisurely hanging […]
Several years ago while I was chatting with someone, I remember the negative sentiments they expressed about someone new they had just met. Having had the opportunity to meet this new person myself and also, learn their story, I was jarred by those comments. It made me think about the times I was guilty of […]
In addition to what is transpiring in our nation this week, I have just been heartbroken to learn what friends are encountering due to hatred and division. I can’t help but continually ask, Lord, what do we do? The word that has been impressed upon my heart repeatedly is PRAY. Sure, that may seem obvious. […]
The past week of getting ready to send our daughter off to college was one of the sweetest weeks we have ever had. It all began as I found myself having a flashback to when our daughter was just learning to talk. She was curious and asked lots of questions. I did my best to […]
It’s that time of year again as we get ready to send our kids back to school. Yet, I think most of us can agree that it looks and feels different this year. Many have been faced with the unprecedented decision: do we keep our kids at home for virtual learning or do we send […]
It was the summer of 1995. I had come to Dallas with my parents and siblings to attend an annual conference. While attending this conference, I had sung a solo “Here I Am” by Rebecca St. James, the lyrics of which popped up in my mind just recently. It begins: “God asks the question, “Whom […]
When we prayerfully began our homeschooling journey over 13 years ago, I knew I loved children and I loved to teach. I will be the first to admit that I was scared to step out into these unknown waters, but we looked to the Lord for help and we trusted Him. With one child just […]
Forgiveness – What Does It Really Mean?
When was the last time you forgave someone? When was the last time someone forgave you? Maybe it’s best to clarify - what does forgiveness really mean anyway? The first definition that appears on the
