The clip clop of horses echoed along the dusty road as the families and community remembered and celebrated the lives cut short of four young girls this week in Pennsylvania. More funerals will follow this week. This story struck a nerve in me as I listened to each...

Tears flowed as I listened to Good Morning America as a friend of the wife of the shooter in Pennsylvania described the seemingly good relationship in that family. They were all members of a prayer group, Moms in Touch, and this friend said she was shocked and...

Don't you see that children are God's best gift?    the fruit of the womb his generous legacy?    Like a warrior's fistful of arrows    are the children of a vigorous youth.    Oh, how blessed are you parents,    with your quivers full of children!    Your enemies...

Do you still hear the comment of a teacher, doctor, coach, counselor, or parent predicting your future? The words may have given you hope or caused you to feel defeat. But the amazing thing is that you remember them as if they were spoken to you yesterday. Was the...

I met a young nurse last week at the hospital while undergoing one of those humiliating tests that are necessary "at this age." She brightened up the room when she walked in to complete the paper work and prepare me for the doctor. I immediately noticed what a pretty...

Moving to a new area, miles from old friends, has been one of the bigger challenges now that the pressing issues of settling in have been accomplished. Phone calls, email, and cards help maintain connection with those "back home." However, a new passage in life forces...