Stepping Heavenward
Several years ago, in between the births of my sons Andrew and Liam I suffered two miscarriages in a row. When I was walking through the disappointment of my... Read More ›
Several years ago, in between the births of my sons Andrew and Liam I suffered two miscarriages in a row. When I was walking through the disappointment of my... Read More ›
I have discovered two secrets that help me wake up early in the morning. The first is positioning my alarm clock across the room so I am forced to... Read More ›
Here is one final quote for our concluding day of posting on the spiritual disciplines: “There is no duty we perform for God that sin does not oppose. And... Read More ›
After a couple of sips of Starbucks Columbian coffee with three scoops of sugar and toasted almond non-dairy creamer, I’m awake and ready to start my quiet time. If... Read More ›
No doubt we can all identify with C.S. Lewis’ observation that: “The moment you wake up each morning, all your wishes and hopes for the day rush at you... Read More ›
The stereotype of “bad women drivers” has been perpetuated for years—even though it is completely unfounded. Don’t you agree? However, we recently discovered our hubands gleefully circulating the following... Read More ›
My day begins with a phone call; a phone call from mom who has graciously agreed to give Brian and me a wakeup call each morning. I have found... Read More ›
This verse and quote need to be taped to my alarm clock… “The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul.” Psalm 19:7 “Even on days when every... Read More ›
My devotions are usually the first thing I do upon prying my eyes open in the morning. (I used to fix myelf a cup of hot tea first, but... Read More ›
Here’s one of my favorite quotes about the spiritual disciplines to go with your morning cup of coffee: “I saw more clearly than ever, that the first great and... Read More ›
Before we answer this week’s question, let me thank all of you who have sent in questions recently. We have received a number of thoughtful and weighty questions, and... Read More ›
A friend asked what we did on vacation and I told him that we played a whole lot of “Take Two.” Then I realized we hadn’t told you about... Read More ›
I hate bugs! I don’t just find them annoying or a little gross. I’m the kind of girl who will see a bug when I’m home alone and with... Read More ›
Thanks so much to those of you who sent in ideas for memorable family activities. Here are a few of our favorites:“Sometimes for our family night dinner, I have... Read More ›
Maybe it was reflecting back on family nights last week. Or possibly it was attending my nephew’s wedding this past Saturday. But for whatever reason, I have been thinking... Read More ›
This Friday Funny is lovingly dedicated to all the moms with kids in sports. (Thanks to Terry M. for letting us share this!)About 5 1/2 years ago (1999/2000), I... Read More ›
Just mention the phrase “Family Night” and tons of wonderful memories flood my mind. No fair having to pick favorites, but these three come pretty close… “Progressive Dinner”- This... Read More ›
My favorite family night didn’t start out so well. In fact, Dad and Mom sent Nicole and me to bed. We were six and seven at the time, so... Read More ›
A mother of school age children wrote to ask: “Would you be able to provide a sample conversation that you might have with your child when they have done... Read More ›
My sisters and I always looked forward to family night with childlike eagerness. My all-time favorite was “Mahaney Family Olympics.” When the 1984 Olympics took place, I was eight... Read More ›