by Jean Wilund Why did we want children? My friend Bev and I often asked each other this question. Usually with a laugh, and especially when our young daughters played together. My Carolyn and her
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An Autumn Trip and the Makings of a Country Song
“Sadie is howling, whining, and acting crazy. It reminds me of a country music song.” Autumn colors reflected in a fishing pond beside the quaint cabin. A family get-away for four in the mountains of
Read moreSnuggling and Reading the Best Book Ever
Fall is right around the corner, so grab your favorite blanket and the best book ever–The Bible. You will never regret one moment that you spend snuggling with God.
Read moreHow to Laugh and Play More as a Family
Play more. Laugh more. Create more. In our hurry-up culture, our fill-every-spot-on-the-calendar life, and our present social media world, we sometimes lose sight of what matters most. You see, we forget in all the planning
Read moreLack of a Sense of Direction
The summer before my son went into 9th grade the two of us took a trip to Australia and New Zealand with stops in Hawaii and Fiji. I’d always wanted to explore Down Under. I
Read moreFree to Be Content
Freedom. We celebrate freedom and toss that word around, especially around Independence Day, but what does freedom really mean? We know what the first part of the word means, but the suffix – dom –
Read moreSometimes a Girl Needs to Borrow Superman’s Cape
Sometimes a girl just needs to borrow Superman’s cape. Any girls or guys relate? Shoulders back. Head and chin up. I trust it fits. A few heroines sport capes. However, those won’t do. There’s a
Read moreThe Sound of Freedom
by Nan Jones @NanJonesAuthor The porch swing swayed back and forth … back and forth as I took a few moments to rest from a busy day. Hummingbirds darted about their feeder. A gentle breeze
Read moreFreedom — We Sing About It . . . Read About It, But Do We Accept It?
For our country to be free, many died and will continue to die. For our souls to be free, one died. Have you accepted what Jesus did for you? “If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed, (John 8:36 KJV).
Read moreAllegiance to the Lamb of God
Once again, here in the States tomorrow we will celebrate our declaration of independence from tyrannical Colonial rule on July 4, 1776. We will put out our red, white, and blue flags, gather with friends
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