Hey Mom, why do they call it Good Friday?
"Hey Mom, why do they call it Good Friday?" Kids have a lot of questions about Easter. For that matter, so do most of their parents. The Easter story…
Is adoption worth the risk?
As the director of Adoption and Foster Ministry for my church, I have the privilege of sitting across from couples seeking to know more about the…
Called To Love: Saying yes to adoption and foster care
On a sunny February morning, my husband and I stood in a judge’s chamber holding a beautiful, tiny bundle with a head full of wavy black hair. Having…
What to do when someone you love has a miscarriage
Pregnancy and infant loss is tragically common. Chances are, if miscarriage or stillbirth isn’t part of your personal story, this unique type of loss…
Giving Jesus our burdens
Talking with my sister the other day, she told me her teenage daughters (the two older of her four children) had both been crying the previous day…
Five reasons to teach your child to pray
We teach our children the colors of the world and how to count their fingers and toes. We teach them how to say “thank you” when they should be…
Easter is greater than Christmas
“Which of your Eids is bigger?” my Muslim friend kindly inquired one lazy afternoon. Her mahogany eyes glistened with curiosity as she waited for my…
Four truths about childhood for grandparents to embrace
Vacation requests were approved and tickets bought. Beds were ready and the refrigerator was stocked. Finally, the day came! Our three grandchildren…
Does banning books protect our children?
Originally published on Denison Forum The books in your child’s library may be the fiercest battle in the culture wars today. Efforts to control what…
