On December 14, 2019, our sixth grandchild was born. The thirty-one weeks of life she enjoyed in the safety of her mother’s womb continued for about forty-five minutes after birth. Then she was escorted into the arms of her Creator and Savior. The death of a loved one—even when it is expected—can take the wind out of your sails. Grief is exhausting. At eleven week’s gestation, our daughter and...
Wonder is contagious. When we’re in awe of something, we have a natural tendency to tell others about it so they can marvel at it as well. Whether it’s a book, a movie, or a restaurant, humans are inherently gifted evangelists, spreading the good news of whatever we hold to be wonderful at the moment. As a parent, I have the privilege of helping my children curate wonder. They are born...
Easter is just a few weeks away, and we’re getting prepared. Parents rummage through their children’s spring wardrobe then have them play dress-up to make certain that cute Easter outfit purchased on sale over the summer still fits. Grandparents are buying up chocolates and plastic eggs to make sure the baskets are ready. Church staff teams are preparing too. They’re getting ready for a larger...
An interview with Emma Mae Jenkins, Author of Be Loved Being a teen is hard. Pressures to fit in, conform, and be the best push in from every direction, even from within. Yet, each and every person was uniquely created by a God who loves them. Emma Mae Jenkins, a young writer, and social media influencer wants to reach teens with exactly that message. She has inspired thousands of girls online...
Anyone who is a fan of the TV show “The Office” will tell you one of their favorite parts is watching Jim play pranks on Dwight. Episode 15 of Season 3 opens with a classic. Talking to the camera, Jim says, “In school, we learned about this scientist who trained dogs to salivate at the sound of a bell by feeding them whenever a bell rang. For the last couple of weeks, I’ve been conducting a...
