My husband and I love visiting other churches when we travel. We find it helps us connect with and understand other believers in this vast and varied body of Christ. Each congregation, as they seek to honor and obey God in their worship, teaches us a little bit more of our Creator, maybe giving a … Continue reading Thoughts on Children’s Church and Baseball
Writing is hard. I didn’t use to think so. When I wrote Anna’s Song, it flowed with ease. It was fun. I took nuggets while I wrote, planning ahead for the companion stories I wanted to write, and just knew they would be a breeze. Then I turned my manuscript in for a content editor … Continue reading Writing is Hard
We stood in line, reviewing the overhead menu. “You have two dollars apiece,” I admonished my kids, “so plan accordingly.” Yes, I was a doctor’s wife and could afford to buy more if they wanted it, but I had one child in particular who loved Taco Bell so fiercely he could easily spend twenty dollars … Continue reading The Taco Bell Giver
Italy with our grandson. It happened, and was everything we hoped it would be. The writing about it part, however, has been slow to come about. You know, this thing called life keeps distracting me. But here I am. We live in different parts of the country, so Doug and I decided to book our … Continue reading Italy, With Grandchildren, Arrival Day
Dreams for the future. There are the big dreams: my children loving and obeying the Lord, living long and healthy lives, having lots and lots of grandchildren who will then grow up to love and serve the Lord. These are the most important dreams, the ones we would die to see fulfilled. Then there’s the … Continue reading Dreams Do Come True
Another Day to Smile 