Have you ever received a phone call that turned your world upside down, inside out, and forever changed your life? As a parent, particularly as a mother, we worry about those calls when our children are young and are outside playing. We wonder, will a car hit them? will something unfathomable happen to them or […]
The Father’s Arms – Guest Post by Janice from Renew Our Hearts
He tends His flock like a shepherd. He gathers the lambs in His arms and carries them close to His heart; He gently leads those that have young.” Isaiah 40:11 What a comforting image. Our Abba Father holds us so close in His arms that He nestles us right next to His heart. Why is […]
The Dangers of Teenage Travel #MakeSafeTravelHappen – The Tyler Madoff Story
We’ve all heard the horror stories of teens and young adults traveling abroad. The headlines of Natalee Holloway and Amanda Knox, and Hollywood thrillers like Taken have scared us into thinking that what happened to those girls could happen to our children as well. While these awful events and the many other less publicized stories […]
Silent Grief – Aradhana’s Story
“Breathe. Listen for my footfall in your heart. I am not gone but merely walk within you.” – Nicholas Evans Heartache. Heartache is worse than any physical pain; unfortunately, time is its only healer. A lot of you may have first experienced heartache back in school or college. I have also had a fair share […]
The Love Rock Story – Reposted with Permission from Susan of Love Drenched Life
I have had a beautiful life filled with lots of laughter, smiles, and lots of love, beautiful children, a wonderful, dedicated and loving husband, solid friendships, and a community that loves and supports their neighbors unconditionally. But sometimes life brings circumstances that are completely out of your control. In those times, it’s important to remember […]