Between mouthfuls of oatmeal, my daughter handed me a book. “Can you read this tome?” she said, “It’s my favorite book!” It was Gina Gallagher’s sweet book, Reading withRemmy.Three things […]
Review: Home is Right Where You Are
Sitting in her bed, her large blue eyes full of joy, my daughter hugged me and said, “Mom, we’re never really alone because God is with us.” My toddler’s words […]
Fragile Faith, Compassionate Creator
I walked outside before dawn, not sure if I was happy to be awake, and there it was — the sky. Even in my sleepiness the brilliance of the stars […]
I Don’t Want to Be Taught!
“I don’t want to be taught!” my four-year-old yelled through tears. Her older sister was attempting to teach her chess, but my youngest thought the rules did not apply to […]
The Cemetery Next Door
“Do you have any more questions about heaven before I turn the music on?” One child piped in, “No, I just can’t wait to get there.” Another added, “Me either. […]