One of the songs I sing to my son at bedtime is “Black Honey” by Thrice. I’ve listed the lyrics below, along with the...

I have a big red bin full of books I pull out only during Advent and Christmas time. It includes silly ones about melting...

A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch will bear fruit.

Have you ever felt like a part...

We’re all familiar with the phrase, “things aren’t what they seem.” Last week I saw a friend post a bright, positive and beaming photo...

In an English class my senior year of high school, I proudly claimed I would never marry.

A short six months after, I dated a...

Thanksgiving.  It only comes once a year.  Sometimes I wish it would come more.  The family, friends, food, football, fun, lasagna, etc.  Yes I...

I’ve been privileged to take part in a great many celebrations. From weddings and anniversaries, baptisms and birthday parties, to dedications of babies and...

I listened to a podcast the other day where the guest was asked how she fostered such closeness within her family unit. I absolutely...