Lessons From Chip, the Wonder Dog
His face wags from side to side with delight as his fluffy, feathered-like tail swishes heart-stirring greetings to you at the door. Could there be any doubt that…
Author: Janis Van Keuren
Seeing Through His Eyes
I have the privilege of working with a visually-impaired student. This second grader is full of life and joy. He wears an ear-to-ear smile every day, and hardly…
The Harvest That Nourishes
It’s the season of harvest here at our home. We have waited longingly for the time to come when we could pick the sweet, juicy oranges and the tart…
Life is But A Glance Out the Window
Events of this past week in our state have punctuated the brevity of life and the unpredictability of when our lives here will end. My grandmother had a saying…
Gobbling Up Holiday Leftovers–Repackaged
Holiday leftovers are still making the rounds at our home. It’s one of the pleasures of this season that our family looks forward to. When the mounds of wrapping…
Invoking the Blessings From God’s Word
A Psalm for the New Year: “May the Lord answer you when you are in distress; may the name of the God of Jacob protect you. May he send…
Prayer is on Their Lips
Photo from Kingdom Point Ministries, Google Images A major tragedy has hit our state. Our Congresswoman, Gabriel Giffords, and 18 other people were shot here today. They had…
Close in Heart
As we make New Year’s resolutions to improve our relationship with the Lord, it is reassuring to know that the Lord has already resolved to keep our hearts close…
“Lord Reign in Me”
Sunrise over California on a chilly winter morning–Christmas 2010 Standing with arms raised in praise to the Lord, the music washed over me in church this morning. Our…
The Sound of Silence
Silent. Soft swirls encircle the trees. Quietly the flakes drift like wafers on piles of whipped cream. Building without a sound until one by one they heap up softly…
