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Just by glimpsing the newspaper headlines we can easily see that life is hard. It quickly makes us aware of circumstances that challenge us, impending seasons of hardship and adversity, and noteworthy events of world crisis. In the midst of it all children are watching. They are observing how we

Parents may be responsible for teenage children following a “mutant” form of Christianity,* according to Kenda Creasy Dean, author of the book Almost Christian. What causes mutations? Mutations are the result of an error in the duplication process. In Matthew 28:19-20 Jesus commands His disciples to make disciples. In other

A recent article in New York Times Magazine addresses the issue of the way in which young people move toward adulthood, explaining that it is taking longer than in previous generations.  The author of the article, Robin Henig states: The traditional cycle seems to have gone off course, as young

If there has not already been an app designed for a particular subject matter you are interested in it is most likely in the works. Created to make life easier, apps (short for applications) enhance the use of technology through convenience. Apps are becoming very popular because they are easily

Life often resembles a multiple-choice question, giving us many options from which to choose and different ways to arrive at our decisions. For example, when faced with a decision do you typically (a) go with what feels right (b) ask for friend’s advice (c) put off making the choice (d)

During the past year I have experienced a growing need for reading glasses.  Initially I was just a casual user, needing them only for small printed menus here and there, or for the examination of some intricate detail.  I now have transitioned into a habitual user.  What I once relied upon occasionally,

Imagine arriving at work to find a large box wrapped in multi-colored paper, sitting on your desk. On the top you find a beautiful bow and a tag with your name on it. You begin to question who might have sent it and what the possible occasion might be. As

My husband has a metal chest that once belonged to his great grandfather. It was passed down from father to son for four generations. When you open it up, you find the chest filled with carpentry tools that are obviously old, but still have use for today. The most interesting

“Never do today what you can put off ‘til tomorrow.” Does that saying ever cross your mind or more importantly, do your actions reflect that saying? There is so much that needs to be accomplished in any given day. As a parent, how do you decide what requires personal attention

Perhaps you will indulge me Today in a rhyme or two, Rhyming reminds me of children And the lady who lived in a shoe. For rhyming is a fun way for children To learn about the Cat in the Hat, Three Blind Mice, Hey Diddle, Diddle And other charming things