Happy Foster Parent Appreciation Month! If this announcement surprised you, you aren’t alone. The commemoration of foster parents is often overlooked in the celebration of Mother’s Day. Foster moms may not get all the attention of biological mothers, but they are every bit as essential – and some would even Read more…
A few days from now, we will celebrate Valentine’s Day. In 2023, Americans spent $25.9 billion on this day alone. In 2024, the total was about $25.8 billion; in 2025, the spending is expected to be a record $27.5 billion. You would think that’s enough celebrating to make everybody in Read more…
When Hubert stepped inside the church, all except the back row of pews had been filled. Finding a seat behind some young ladies, he noticed her. Actually, June saw him first. When she turned around to see who had come in, their eyes connected. She smiled. He smiled back. With Read more…
Long before the days of email, SMS, messaging apps and social media, people used to communicate by — believe it or not — writing letters. By hand. We’ve come a long way since then. The advent of computers has transformed the way we communicate. Now with a few keystrokes, we Read more…
“Ding-dong,” the doorbell chimes. A man in a baseball cap, button-down shirt, work pants and work shoes stands outside. You take a quick look through the window and then open the door. “Hi, how can I help you?” “The village is doing inspections on home water lines after the recent Read more…
Who is Jesus to you? If Jesus is all of these things and so much more, then why do we struggle so much to introduce Him to others? Overcoming the Fear Factor The very thought of beginning a spiritual conversation with another person often generates uncomfortable feelings. As we think Read more…
“Hey hey, ho ho!___________ has got to go!Hey hey, ho ho!___________ has got to go!” “1-2-3-4 __________ no more!5-6-7-8 smash the __________ _________ _______!” “Say it loud say it clear, we don’t want ___________ here.” Perhaps you can imagine hearing similar chants echoing from the walls of a gymnasium as Read more…
The sitcom “Father Knows Best” ran from 1954 to May of 1960. It was described as a program much like a Norman Rockwell painting. It was based on a middle-class American family with a father, mother, two teenaged boys and one pre-teen daughter. Although the Anderson family experienced the same Read more…
Valentine’s Day is a day much of the world considers “the most romantic day of the year.” On this day, couples express their affection through cards, candy and flowers which remind them of their love for one another. Yet for those of us who are still waiting for that special Read more…
Many prepare for the new year with celebrations, while others prepare New Year’s resolutions which sometimes will last anywhere from one week to an entire month. But what can we do to really prepare for a new year? We all know that we should grow in our walk with God, Read more…