Life is filled with defining moments. Twenty-five years ago today, we left our little house in the orchard fields of Adams county, PA and headed for Greenville, SC. Twenty-five years! It doesn’t seem possible. We packed up our belongings and left our house of dreams with our two little tykes – Tom was three and … More Twenty-five years ago today…
This morning, while my husband and I were praying in the living room, a loud bang at the window got our attention. We looked at each other, wondering what it was. “Do you think it was a bird,” I asked. Tom went out onto the porch, and there lying on the ground was a little … More Birdie, Birdie in My Window
Actually, he’s not very original – he’s been using the same lie ever since the beginning of what we call time: “Yea, hath God said…” (Gen 3:1) That statement comes in all different shapes and sizes but always boils down to the same lie: Did God really say that? Does the human race really have … More Satan’s Biggest Lie
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 grandson is ten months old. He can crawl to any destination he desires. One of his favorite spots is the dog’s dish. His parents wisely moved some things out of his reach – choose your battles – but the dog dish remains in place to teach him one simple word: no. When he touches … More Leave it Alone!
Beyond Common Sense 