Choices – we make them every day. Years ago (like 15!), I remember telling my senior high Sunday school class during prayer time that I wanted them to pray for our family because we had an important decision to make. I can’t remember what the decision was but I do remember one of the young … More Bear Choices
My garden is finally all planted and serving up lessons right and left! This week, my son Nathan helped me finish planting. We worked side by side, chatting as we worked. Whoever said, “Many hands make light work” was right! That extra set of hands made the job go a lot faster, but that wasn’t … More Many Hands…
Gabriel Bachman, two years Esther’s senior, is at the top of his class in every way: academics, athletics and heart. Every girl longs to be HIS girl, but it is Esther who catches his eye. I have to wonder if Queen Esther had any admirers among her people before she was taken by the King’s … More Twelve Smooth Stones – Gabriel Bachman, high school sweetheart
Mary and Martha – Mary is the well known “sit at Jesus’ feet and anoint them with spikenard” girl. As I study her life, I see the qualities of a sanguine personality: sociable, charismatic, a people-pleaser. She has great spiritual insights and is immortalized by Christ for her actions; she understands and seeks “that one needful … More It’s not WHAT you do, but WHO you are
Well, Tilly perked right up yesterday and did her marvel. My garden was beginning to look pretty shabby; and even though I appreciate Tilly’s help, I haven’t figured out a way for the tiller to pick out the weeds! Tilly is a BIG help, but it’s still back breaking work to finish the job: pull … More Before and After
When I think about all the hours and effort that would go into space exploration, I feel as though my effort to get Twelve Smooth Stones out there is minuscule; nevertheless, we finally have a date! Thank you for all of your encouragement and support. Am I excited? YES! I will be posting character sketches … More “We have liftoff, Houston!”
The past twenty-four hours has been as bazaar as this spring’s weather! We picked up Nathan, our youngest, near Harrisburg at 5:00 AM. (I will not miss that part of these college days!) As I was driving into Williamsport, the fog was unbelievable. Usually, you come to a scenic area as you head north on … More In a Fog
Show me a mom who is serious about God, and I’ll show you a child who is serious about God. Show me a dad who loves the Lord, and I’ll show you a child who loves the Lord. Show me a parent who is faithful to church, and I’ll show you a child who is … More While Men Slept
You know the scenario: you step gingerly on the scales, hoping for a good reading, only to have your hopes dashed to pieces. Not only did you not lose any weight, you’ve gained! So, you decide you are really going to get serious THIS time, and you go on a diet. My life has been … More Diet or Life Style?
So, I’m heading east on Route 973, a beautiful drive through the countryside, noticing how all the fields are steaming. After two days of snow (eight inches in some areas), we’ve enjoyed some beautiful sights, albeit strange: like snow on the ground in the mountains, and subtle bright green leaves on the trees – a beautiful … More Absolute Surrender
