“BB, you know the people who have died and are already in heaven? Can they see us here on earth and can they answer our prayers?” The question came from my seven-year-old granddaughter during a
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Reflections on Artemis 2 and the Greatness of God
252,756,000 miles—that’s how far from earth the Artemis 2 crew traveled from our big blue planet, Earth. Astonishing! It was an amazing feat, no doubt. But those of us who were alive in the 1960’s
Read moreReflections of a Father
When I peer into the sweet face of my 8-year-old grandson, I see our family’s big, brown, almond-shaped eyes. I see the brown hair that’s so prevalent in our family tree. My grandson’s physical appearance
Read moreThe Bible: It’s More Than Just Noah’s Ark
“Like newborn infants, long for the pure spiritual milk, that by it you may grow up unto salvation—if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is good.” 1 Peter 2:2-3 (ESV) Reading the Bible helps
Read moreNew Beginnings in a New Year
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
Read moreLetting 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
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