Over twenty-five years ago, I couldn’t have imagined that Sarah or I would have the opportunity to write this chapter in my daughter’s life. Because of technology, I have a way to share her story.
Read moreAuthor: Christa Allan
He won’t come to the party without an invitation
“Unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds.” John 12:24 ME: True brokenness is losing faith in my
Read moreConnecting with your teens before they set sail…
They did it again! Last month, my senior writing class shared how their parents could best help them succeed in school in a post entitled Helicopter Parenting, Since they assembled such an insightful list then, I
Read moreGod watches us watch them
You watched me as I was being formed in utter seclusion, as I was woven together in the dark of the womb.” Psalm 139:15 NLT When my children were young, we lived in an area with a
Read moreHow to Avoid Helicopter Parenting (at least until June)
In January, everyone welcomes the new year, new resolves, new opportunities. New.New. New. School in January? Old. Old. Old. The eager freshness of August and September is gone. The calendar countdown for Thanksgiving and Christmas
Read moreInvest in yourself: Five Suggestions for a Healthier 2012
Climb the highest mountain? Swim the deepest sea? Answer, for once and for all, the burning question: “Where’s Waldo”? Impossible? Improbable you say? Well, perhaps no more than weight loss, healthy eating and an exercise
Read moreGood things arrive in small moments
“For who has despised the day of small things?” Zechariah 4:10 My precious grandgirls: Hannah’s smile. Emma’s voice on the phone. Ken bringing me coffee while I’m still trying to will myself out of bed.
Read moreSowing in tears…waiting for shouts of joy
Note from Christa: Today is the eve of my 59th birthday, and I had planned to write about all that has challenged and inspired me, pushed and prodded me to the woman I am today.
Read moreHow To Restore A Broken Relationship
by Waylon Bailey Can a relationship be restored? Can a marriage plagued with infidelity become a marriage again? Can broken trust ever be regained? The story of Hosea deals with all of these issues. Hosea’s
Read moreWhat Do You Do When the Pain is Deep?
by Robin Prater This morning while on facebook I looked on my home page and there before my eyes were pictures of my beautiful granddaughter on her first birthday celebrating with all of her family.
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