I heard the phrase, Just call her Grace, said with a healthy dose of resigned tolerance, regularly through my childhood. Just call her Grace! referring to my young, awkward, and clumsy personage. Grace, to me then, implied moving with ease and decorum. Gently, gracefully, nicely. Not bumping into things or stepping off curbs or tearing my clothes on whatever I brushed against. Not […]
Let’s Be Like Thomas
June 21
June is a month of good things, isn’t it? Completion of the school year! For some families, celebrating completion of 12 school years or the college years. It surely is a whole family achievement! For all (I hope), celebrating the “dads” who’ve impacted our lives and seen us through the skinned knees, the bruised hearts, the driving lessons, […]
Things You Can Know
You can know Jesus has saved you because you believe the gospel. You can know Jesus has saved you because you keep his commands. You can know Jesus has saved you because you love your brother.
June 13
I had occasion to drive through a couple of roundabouts this morning. Which always reminds me of my husband’s wise counsel when the first roundabout was completed in the community where we lived. “Yield to cars coming from the left and, once in the circle, signal your intent to leave as you approach your turn-out.” Over the […]
Lies We Shouldn’t Believe
June 6
The boy wanted to run faster than his daycare friend. She was five and had reached the lofty position of being a Kindergartener. He was four and was in awe of his friend. He was certain he would one day marry that friend, after he first bested her in a race across the expansive lawn at the daycare. He […]
Walking in the Light
Believe what’s true. Do what’s right. Love others.