As we planned our Alaska/Yukon trip, one of the things we were really anticipating was the possibility of viewing Aurora Borealis-the Northern Lights. Unfortunately, nature did not comply. In order to show off their exquisite beauty, the Aurora Borealis do have one...
One of our main objectives as parents is to prepare our children to be successful adults. We're delighted when our children remember their "please" and "thank you" and learn how to be good team players. But, if our teenagers don't show any signs of sincere gratitude,...
"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law." (Galatians 5:22-23 ESV)On several occasions this month I have had an automated telephone call saying: “Thank...
It was my last year of teaching. Just a few days before Christmas break, one of my students, who we will call Sarah, came into my classroom early.After a few minutes of friendly chit-chat, I asked, “So why are you here so early?”Sarah smiled. “It’s because I have a...
Could you describe the sky to a person without sight, the gift of shades and shadows you receive each day and night?Could you depict the freedom of walking down the street to a person who has never had the use of their two feet?Could you express the comfort...
Some stories can stand dusting off. Like the one about a grandmother who took her little grandson to the beach. They were having a good time until a huge wave came in and swept the boy out to sea. She fell down on her knees and pleaded to the heavens, "Please return...
The turkey is roasting And stuffed to the brim The pies, they are cooling While I talk to Him. "Dear God, there's so many That's hungry this day With no bed to lie on And nowhere to stay Please teach me compassion And help me to see Just how to love...