Last week at this time my husband and I were at the beach celebrating our fortieth anniversary. Everyone was out and about—walking around, going to restaurants, sitting in the sun. And then, as for all of us, things changed. We live in Montgomery County, PA where COVID-19 was spreading quickly. We scrambled to get home and arrived as schools, churches, restaurants, and all other gatherings were...
When Michael, age seven, gets to play games and watch shows on his dad’s tablet, his smile lights up the room. But soon, the gift of playtime and gaming turns into an expectation—and then a demand. Even though he can play his games after school the next day, it’s not enough. He decides to sneak his dad’s tablet into bed at night and stay up late playing game after game. His father catches him...
Does the thought of teaching a children’s class scare you? Do you ever feel completely out of your element? I want to encourage you that you can do this! You shouldn’t be fearful of or overwhelmed by the opportunity to teach God’s word to the young people in your congregation. In fact, I want to offer a recipe for success. If you learn these four key ingredients and incorporate them into...
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...
