Call me mom
As a child of God, it's time for us to give up some of the weights we are trying to carry and let God get involved and "parent" us as He so desires to do.
Luanne Christensen
Put on a happy face
Take care of your body and you'll be able to face colder weather with a smile!
Just a note
A little note from your spouse can make all of the difference in the world.
Hide and seek
When we hide in God and seek Him, we receive an outpouring of his grace and mercy, comfort and peace.
Finding Joy
It was 11 years ago when a young woman living in east central China learned she was expecting a baby. She was a hard working wife, but financial resources were very low, and visiting a doctor was out of the question. While she was excited about the life she carried, her joy was tempered by the expectations of her husband and his family.…
Shortcuts
It was great! The ultimate shortcut when I was a student took me and my two girl friends right past a bakery on the way to class. We’d stop for our favorite muffins or chocolate-iced long johns, then leisurely finish the walk to our junior high school. Yummy, fun, and we were oh-so-cool in our bell bottom jeans. Until. . .one day when we…
Good gone bad
“Mom, what are those blue spots on the loaf of bread?” my daughter questioned as I was reaching for my morning coffee. Uh oh. I walked over to the counter, plucked up the half loaf with the plastic bag clearly displaying the fuzzy spots of my neglect, and tossed it into the garbage. Summertime for me means fewer hours in the kitchen and…
The science of being charming
He walks into the room. You immediately notice. Something about him draws you. He pulls you into conversation and commands the attention of the people around you. You walk away and think, “I like him and enjoyed his company.”
Break the complaining habit
You had a crummy day. Not much went right and you are exhausted. You find yourself in a Grinch mood. As a result, the rest of the day is spent complaining and venting.
Keeping secrets
A patient told me, “I have kept a secret from my husband. But if I tell him, it could end our marriage.”