As Ray and I drove to Louisville a few weeks ago, I noticed a rural Kentucky church sign with words I thought were wonderful. I confess that many church signs make me groan. "You think that will draw people in?" I often wonder, but these words, like the one in the photo below, were spot on. ... View Post
Ten Days of Blessings — Blessing 7: Time to play.
Children learn in many ways -- by listening, by reading, by seeing, and by playing. Today my brother and I might feel a bit silly playing army with him as the soldier and me as the nurse. People might think we were a bit strange if we stood in front of our parents' dresser, doing ... View Post
Ten Days of Blessings — Blessing 6: A Calm Conversation
Sometimes it's easier to give directions, orders, and advice, than to have conversations where our children feel safe to reveal their hearts. I think everybody wants to connect heart-to-heart with other people. Talking and listening are two great tools to make it happen. When I ... View Post
Ten Days of Blessings — Blessing 5: Smiles and Hugs
Smiles and hugs are two of a mama's sweetest gifts. I love how the apostle Paul expresses his affection for his brothers and sisters in Christ. His letters to Christians encourage us to feel that same kind of affection for one another. Therefore if there is any encouragement in ... View Post
Memories to Keep the Heart Warm
With kids and grandkids three hours and seven hours away, plus our travels for Notgrass History, we make lots of bathroom stops. As you know, this experience can range anywhere from sparkling to disgusting. One solution for us has been for Ray to drop me off at some place like Cracker Barrel, while ... View Post
Tiny Seeds and the God Who Makes Them Grow
When someone leaves a comment on my blog site, I receive a notification by email. As Ray drove Mother and me home from church last night, I checked my email. I was so touched by this comment from a regular reader that I emailed her right away and asked for her permission to write about it. I'll call ... View Post
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