Love Makes Room
As a foster parent I hear often comments like, “I could never do what you’re doing. I could never give them back.” I always smile, thank the person, and usually say something like, “I [...]
Crafting a Quilt
Created to craft! That was one of the themes of a craft retreat I attended a few months ago. This weekend got me excited because I like to craft occasionally, I was undeterred by [...]
Kids Have Taken Over Kids’ Church!
On Sunday mornings, our Kindergarten through Second Grade kids enjoy an awesome Kids’ Church in the gym each week. It is a great time for them to run and get the energy out after [...]
Smoke Between the Trees
On the 28th of February, an unusually warm day for that time of year, I drove past countless rows of pines in search for my old camping spot. Some years ago, I had decided [...]
The Fountain and the Flame: Chapter Eight
Illustration Credit: Depositphotos.com, James R. Hannibal; composed for the Lightraiders Adventure Bible System. A READER-DIRECTED STORY The Creator of All Things has opened a window to another world—a portal. We can’t step through this [...]
The Call to Foster
My husband and I have always dreamed and talked about adoption, but could never agree on how – domestic, from foster care, international. Fostering was not something on my radar. Adoption seemed difficult enough [...]
The Fountain and the Flame: Chapter Seven
Illustration Credit: Dean Zachary, Forest Giant, designed for the Lightraiders Adventure Bible System. A READER-DIRECTED STORY The Creator of All Things has opened a window to another world—a portal. We can’t step through this [...]
Unexpected Places
Technology can be a wonderful thing. While it can move us very quickly into the future, I have found it can also take us back in time. I love when Facebook memories pop up. [...]
Love Deeply, Hold Loosely
I love control, plans, structure and knowing what is coming next. Don’t judge me, but I often read the end of a book before I finish the book. I know that wanting control doesn’t [...]