“Granddaddy, do you have anything for me?” Our three-year-old grandson’s earnest little face looked up at my husband last Wednesday…
Did you know that January 21 is National Hug Day? I love hugs—both giving and receiving them. What is any…
After a long and dreary winter, that first taste of spring is extra welcome. For the most part, we’ve had…
“Oh yeah, I bet this must be my Carolina basketball wind suit!” My son Jason wore a confident smile as…
Sometimes God reminds us to be grateful for things we take for granted. I had one of those moments this…
We often don’t realize the impact our words or actions have on others. I was reminded of that when I…
Is there anything more beautiful than the sound of children singing? I was reminded of that last night when we…
My mother grew up in the tenements of the Bronx in New York City and was the first in her…
I’m not a risk-taker. That’s one of the reasons why I love watching TV’s The Amazing Race. It’s fascinating to…
Has the comfort of your recliner ever tempted you to stay home from church because you don’t feel great or…
A number of years ago my family went on a mission trip to Costa Rica. As we walked through areas…
I was just on faculty for the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference. Sweet conferee Dee Dee Parker wrote this…
