Posts tagged “Children”
You get an A
I just read my son’s report card. The teacher wrote, “Pleasure to have in class but talks too much, struggles with math, and his…
Always have hope
I once knew a child who would put her hands over her eyes if she did not want someone in the room with her….
Back to school
This is my least favorite time of year. In Michigan where we live, this is the time all the kids go back to school….
God wants me to forgive THEM!
I’m a child of the 90s who grew up going to a Christian church, so I have extensive knowledge about an obscure show called…
Lay your burden down
Our family loves to go backpacking. There’s a “little” 22-mile trail we visit for a few days each summer along the Manistee River. The…
Your Lifeguard is on duty
This summer I spent a couple of weeks poolside watching my kids try their first year of swimming lessons. Even though this was a…
Dads on duty
At Southwood High School in Shreveport, Louisiana, 23 students were arrested over the course of three days due to violent fights. About 40 dads…
God is with you
It was mid-July. A discussion broke out in our car between our two older boys regarding when school was going to start. “Not soon…
Moms, you are valuable to Jesus
“Mary … sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. But Martha was distracted by all the preparations. … ‘Martha, Martha,’ the…
Unzip that baggage
As a child of the 1980s, there were some interesting fashions: parachute pants, shoulder pads in sports coats, and my favorite—KangaRoos shoes, which were…
What does it look like to be still?
One of my favorite Bible verses is Psalm 46:10: “Be still, and know that I am God.” Who knew eight words could be so…
Big or small
How big does a problem have to be before God is interested in it? I wonder about that sometimes when I hear children bring…