This New Year has me thinking about new beginnings. Do you ever wish you could have a new beginning—a do over? I sometimes wish I could go back to when I was 17 (knowing what
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Author: Beth Blamick
Letting Go: How to Gracefully Parent Your Adult Children
Oh, the joy of a new baby in the family. Tiny feet and fingernails. Fine wisps of soft hair. Sweet baby dreams accompanied by fleeting smiles and smirks—what thoughts and visions could possibly fill their
Read moreGiving Thanks When it’s Hard
It’s the season of giving thanks; The time of year we reflect on all the good things in our lives. Families all over the country sit around the Thanksgiving table and share what they’re thankful
Read moreAdoption, It’s a Beautiful Thing!
Adoption . . . it’s a beautiful thing. Many of us know people who’ve adopted children into their families. Whether it’s an infant, an older child, or a teen, they immediately become a permanent part
Read moreEssential Questions for Believers
My life has been a bit crazy lately. In the last month, we’ve had a death in the family, celebrated our daughter’s pregnancy with an elaborate baby shower, traveled internationally, and begun a remodeling project
Read moreDead Plants and Eternal Life
My skill with plants is less than stellar. Currently, the plants on my front porch, meant to warmly welcome guests with a splash of bright, vibrant color, are dead as doornails, wilted beyond recognition. They’ve
Read moreThe Selflessness Required in Caring for Elderly Parents
Life can be a cruel teacher. Sometimes it forces us into selflessness—whether or not it’s in our nature. We’re cruising along, busy with our life, making choices according to our own schedule and whims, when
Read moreFostering a Love of Family that Stands the Test of Time
On an Autumn weekend long ago, I lay in bed next to my childhood best friend, tears rolling down my cheeks. I’d been invited to spend the night and had readily agreed. At 8 years
Read moreThe Spiritual Impact of Grandparents
“BB, how do I ask Jesus into my heart?” The question asked by my 6-year-old granddaughter from the back seat of the car was music to my ears. We’d been listening to Christian radio as
Read moreIs Perfection A Hopeless Cause?
Oh, Lord, why can’t I live a single day in a way that’s perfectly right? Why must I daily, say something I shouldn’t say, do something I shouldn’t do, or neglect to do something I
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