A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows,    is God in his holy dwelling.God sets the lonely in families. (Psalm 68:5-6 NIV) Tomorrow families and friends all over the US are gathering together to celebrate Thanksgiving. I have a friend whose family traveled 1500 miles to spend time with her husband’s familyContinue Reading

Last weekend our entire family traveled to another state to celebrate a milestone birthday for my dad. It was a good trip, although tinged with the reality that he is getting older and slower. Seeing family and friends made for a meaningful weekend, but it has taken me several daysContinue Reading

[Please join me in praying for children, families, and our future on Thursdays this year.] “Praise the Lord. Blessed are those who fear the Lord, who find great delight in his commands.” (Psalm 112:1 NIV) Let us pray the following over our families today: God of Families, We lift up a songContinue Reading