There was a silence that left my stomach in a bit of a knot after hearing those words come out of my four year old yesterday. I recognize and appeal to you his very "four-year-old-ness" and exempt him from a life destined for sin and shame. I know… more »

"When is that ever appropriate?" That question rolled through my head as the receptionist at the doctor's office held out a blow pop in front of me as an optional treat for my child. I shook my head and told her we were just about to get some lunch.… more »

2011 is passing into history and we are enjoying the sunshine. Having just arrived home last night from a great trip to Florida, in which we celebrated birthdays, Christmas and family, I am contentedly tired. I peacefully slept in my own bed last… more »

This is the letter I would have put in our Christmas cards this year. I thought I'd save a couple trees, but not all of them. I still sent some cards (I bought a pack of 50...if you didn't get one it's because I have too many cousins), I just didn't pr… more »

We sang Amazing Grace in church last night. I felt that little nudge when we got to this line, "was blind but now I see." The nudge that jerks me to attention and bids me to not just sing, but to focus. I thought I was I guess, but as I sang the word… more »