By Lindsey Bell When my oldest child was about 2, he was deathly afraid of storms. One day, as the thunder began to rumble and the sky filled with dark storm clouds, he looked over at me and said with sweet innocence, “You sit by me, Mommy. You keep me safe from the storms.” When […]
By Jamie Shafer “We are a family business, but we like to think of ourselves as a big family,” shared Bob Walker, President of Walker, a mower company based in Fort Collins, Colorado (www.walkermowers.com). “We accomplish more by working together as a group. Each person brings his or her own gifts and abilities.” Now a […]
By Dr. Mark Scott Generous gifts and humble deeds sharply contrast with shrunken hearts and hypocritical actions. Today’s lesson shows that contrast in neon lights. The antagonists in the Gospels (the Pharisees, who were actually greatly respected) contrast sharply with a humble widow who made a most generous gift at the temple. Having just come […]
By David Faust After 40 years of marriage, it’s hard for me to surprise my wife. We know each other so well that we finish each other’s sentences and communicate a lot through squints, nods, and raised eyebrows. How could I ever surprise her with an unexpected gift? A couple of years ago I thought […]
By Kit Coons Christmas is like no other holiday. The smell of fresh evergreens, the sound of Christmas carols, and the sight of twinkling lights awaken our senses. Smiling faces gather in the kitchen to enjoy recipes made only once a year. Christmas offers a renewed sense of hope, joy, and peace. We can be […]
