family
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Love that Sticks
In our car every morning, before we pull out of our driveway, Roy and I pray together. On some days the prayer is longer than usual. (I confess, there are some rushed mornings when one sacrilegiously drives with eyes on the road while the other prays, head bowed and eyes closed). But this Monday morning, Read more
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taking abuse over azaleas
3:10 p.m. Husband emails this picture to kids and me. Subject line reads: Azaleas in Front of House 3:37 p.m.–Daughter responds: Over or under two years before Mom murders them? 3:38 p.m.–Son pipes in: Under. For sure. 3:39 p.m.–Husband joins the harassment: Over. Mom’s only allowed to look. 4:01 p.m.–I think to myself: I’m too Read more
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family blessings
Jethro said, “God. And peace be with you.” Exodus 4:18 (The Message) All of chapter three and half of chapter four of Exodus detail Moses’ job interview with God. Moses had absolutely no interest in the position, but God was determined that it be filled by Moses. After many objections, Moses finally takes the job Read more