My father was a strong man. That was part of the problem – he used his strength to force us to obey him. Not sure if I’d call that strength or power. That’s not what
Read moreAuthor: Debbie Hardy
What makes a family?
Family. It can be made up of two people, a grownup or two plus a child or three, or maybe numerous people of different generations. They may live under one roof or across the country
Read morePeace from within
Peace. It’s hard to find. Look around. Some countries are at war and have been for some time. Their citizens have never known peace and their children don’t know what it looks like. Families have
Read moreBe kind
When did we stop being kind? Social media has removed kindness from us. Too many folks feel that, since they are not face-to-face with someone, they can say anything they want. And occasionally that brazenness
Read moreFor Better or Worse, Till Death Do Us Part
“For better or worse.” I meant those words when I said them, but I was really hoping for the “happily ever after” I’d heard of in every fairy tale since I was little. I had
Read moreconstant Warmth in spite of the Cold
I love my thermostat. That sounds weird, doesn’t it? Who would love a thermostat? Well, I do. If I had my druthers, I “druther” have my house toasty warm all year long, even in freezing
Read moreWho Wants to Be an Ant?
I’m not as good as I’ve led people to believe. There are many things I regret doing or not doing. You too? Probably. God knew that we could never live up to his standards. We
Read moreThankful in All Things?
Being thankful is easy when we’re surrounded by loving family at a Thanksgiving feast. It’s obvious what we have to thank God for. But that happens maybe once a year. Not at all for some
Read moreSeasons Change
Seasons change. Fall is here. The leaves have revealed their colors and abandoned their branches. Winds are getting colder and snow isn’t far behind. We’re never surprised when fall turns to winter. It happens every
Read moreReal Worship or a Replacement?
It’s autumn, the time of year to enjoy the leaf colors, scents, and activities I can’t experience any time of year. And they come alive to us. Driving around, looking for fall colors, I can
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