I love teaching children about God. In fact, I take the same approach with everyone: keep it simple. We teach the kids…….. “My God is so Great, So Strong and So Mighty, There’s Nothing My God Cannot Do.” and the adults sing…… “God of wonders beyond our galaxy, You are holy, holy. The universe declares Your majesty. […]
Easter Traditions and Family Joy
I love Easter. I love the hope of spring, fleeting as it may be in our area. No sooner do the bulbs hit, than perennial shrubs break free of their winter slumber. Most Easter holidays we spend informally. We do an Easter Egg Hunt with the school my mother-in-law teaches at. It was cool […]
A Life of Gratitude
Eighteen months ago, I gave birth to my beautiful son. One of the happiest days of my life was countered by a traumatic delivery followed by nine months of surgeries, hospitalizations, and emotional and physical exhaustion.
Learning From 5-Year-Olds: How to Ask Why
Over this past summer, my 5-year-old grandson spent a week with us. It has been a while since I’ve had a 5-year-old around, and I appreciate the things I learned from him that week. I love the way 5-year-olds question everything around them. How else are they to learn about their world? As I pondered […]