Do you or your teen struggle with saying no? You do know, it’s okay to say no, right? A few teens I know struggle with the lie that they have to do more and to be more. In high school, it seems the pressure is super high to prove you have the best GPA or…
Here we are at the end of another year, embracing Christmas 2019. Today, I thought I’d share some Christmas memories with lots of pictures. The best way to celebrate Christmas is to love each other as memories attest. Some items make Christmas special like ornaments or activities. As Thanksgiving approached, I wasn’t sure we’d be…
I listened to a two-part Focus on the Family broadcast called “Better Ways to Communicate with Your Children” with Michael Anderson and Dr. Timothy Johanson on November 18. This quote struck me: “Our culture wants everyone to be exceptional so much that being normal is considered defective.” That is true! It’s become a disturbing problem!…
I find it troubling that so many people distrust law enforcement these days. I heard a teen say she was ashamed of her dad because he is a police officer. Around that time, I heard that a guy wouldn’t eat at a fast food restaurant because an officer was inside. I’ve heard from rescue personnel…
I want to share about a Christmas book today. The Women of Christmas by Liz Curtis Higgs is the perfect book to read prior to Christmas. If you get a copy now, I think it will bless your celebration. My daughter and I enjoyed it as a daily Bible study we did together, though you…
Since we celebrate Thanksgiving tomorrow, many of us will spend today baking pies, prepping food, and cleaning for company. Maybe as you gather with your family and friends tomorrow sharing tales from the past will bring knowing nods, bursts of laughter, or eager sharing of similar tales. Hosting Thanksgiving often brings with it a level…
This is the third and final part of my series honoring veterans for this month. I hope the stories these veterans shared of their lives blessed you. Kurt Winkler Kurt Winkler, whose father, brother and son also served our country, served 6 ½ years in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1985-1991. His enlistment was extended…
This is Part 2 of my tribute to veterans. I learn so much when veterans share stories. This week, I am sharing the stories of two more people: Diana Dougherty and Ken Joyce. Diana Dougherty My friend, Diana Dougherty, served in the United States Air Force in 1988 to 1990 and was an A1C when…
I asked several of my friends who served in our Armed Forces to share about their experiences. I understand going into depth is hard, especially for those who served in battle and lost friends. While some experiences were difficult, I have learned that the bond among them is strong even years or decades later. So,…
Today, October 31, 2019, is the 502nd anniversary of when Martin Luther posted his “Ninety-five Theses” on the door of Castle Church* in Wittenberg, Germany. Little did he know that on October 31, 1517, he was making such a historical impact on the world. Because from here, different denominations were born as they broke away…