Outspoken: Katie Leigh’s story
Once you hear the voice of Connie Kendall from Focus on the Family's “Adventures in Odyssey” radio drama you never forget it.
In Step With My Father
I remember Daddy holding my hand as we entered the gates to the botanical gardens, Wrigley's gum, Elephant Ear pastries, Matchbox cars, him carrying me when I was hurt,...
The Measure of a Mom
Sometimes as a parent your heart swells with joy, but at other times you labor in love with tears and a busted heart over your children.
Know this, faithful mom—your...
Yes, Virginia, There is a God
By Pam S. Walker
“Does God still care for me?
Does He even exist?"
Dear Mother,
It has been 36 years since I celebrated Christmas with you. Not a year goes by that...
Locating Light Inside the Tunnel of Loss, Part 1
“There is light at the end of the tunnel.” This saying is intended to relieve our angst while experiencing difficulties, reminding us that things will improve. But, what about the Tunnel of Loss that occurs when you lose a child; in some cases, your only child or all your children?
Even a Child is Known
Right now, I’m reading the book of Proverbs. I absolutely love this book. It’s chalk full of golden nuggets that aren’t only practical but they encourage you to believe...
Father’s Day Brings Back Memories of My Dad
“My father used to play with my brother and me in the yard. Mother would come out and say ‘you’re tearing up the grass.’”
Happy Mother’s Day, Tummy Mommy
Who is this unheralded mother? She's a Tummy Mommy. In case you are unfamiliar with this term, it is a description of a birth mother, a brave woman who has carried a child for months, endured the pain of delivering that child and then has her heart broken because she will not be raising that child.
The Martins are Still Standing
Joyce. Jonathan. Judy.
They are the Martins, and they will showcase their beautiful family harmony when they perform in concert at New Covenant CCCU (535 E. Second Street) in Waverly...
To Romance Your Wife, Consider Her Love Language
Husbands, if you want to introduce a little romance this Valentine’s Day, stop and consider your wife’s Love Language. Blogger Ashley L. Jones goes through each of the 5 Love Languages as identified by author Gary Chapman, and suggests ways you can show your wife you really love her.