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Last month, I lost the diamond out of my wedding ring — an irreplaceable family heirloom. It made me feel sick when I glanced down at my hand while dining in a local restaurant and noticed it missing, for how long, I didn’t know. Years earlier, my husband’s grandmother had taken the diamond off her…
In celebration of my son David’s birthday today, I wanted share a couple of my favorite stories from his childhood (and important lessons learned along the way). Enjoy! Anybody who has ever given birth knows that a having a baby can turn your life upside-down; however, after experiencing this phenomenon twelve times over, I can…
Our family is on the road again this week heading to North Carolina (at least the ones who aren’t taking college classes this summer). As usual, we prayed in the driveway before we left home, asking God to watch over us while we’re traveling and to get us safely to our destination. But a couple…
When it comes to setting priorities, many Christians will tell you to “Put God first.” But is the foremost spot on our to-do list enough? Do you think top-billing is what Jesus has in mind when He tells us to “Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and…
Researchers from Emory University have found that the #1 predictor of a child’s emotional well-being is how well that kid knows his family history.* It makes sense. Stories matter. This finding is fascinating, but it isn’t surprising. Your child’s knowledge of his family history, his religious roots, his national heritage, and even his own biology…
It was a stupid thing to do. That much is obvious. Normally, I would have spent recess swinging or sliding or riding on the merry-go-round. But that day, I sat alone at the edge of the playground. Holding my new ring. Admiring the way it caused the sunlight to dance in my hand. The ring…