February 27, 2026 Nurture Your Nature in Me! I remember longing to be a mama. I worked with teens, and it sure was tough to influence them! In my psychology classes, our…
February 20, 2026 Rich Soil “Who will help me bury the compost?” I feel a bit like the Little Red Hen, ready to “do it myself,” but I stifle…
January 9, 2026 Mend Mending tangibly demonstrates love. My son is home from college. He hands me his favorite shorts, fully trusting that Mama can mend that hole…
November 28, 2025 Turkey! It’s not about the turkey! Let all be one in love. Personalities, expectations, strong opinions all around. It’s Thanksgiving in a house full of…
October 3, 2025 Thrill “It has given me great joy to find some of your children walking in the truth just as the Father commanded us” (2 John…
September 19, 2025 Let it Show “Still, he loved him, and he cherished the sorrow and suffering of love more than the joy and happiness without the boy.” (Herman Hesse,…
March 21, 2025 Engage! Emptying: When my children were young, I fully engaged in their care. Other things, teaching, friendships, and writing, just had to wait. The urgent…
November 29, 2024 I’ll Keep It! Last night I sat surrounded by the “fruit of my labor,” four adults aged 18-23, filling our plates with diverse expressions of creativity. This…
September 18, 2024 Those Babies Grow Fast! This month my son will reach a huge milestone. Kellen turns 18 on the 20th! It seems like I should be good at this…
September 6, 2024 Youth (This month my youngest becomes an adult. I am writing on parenting young adults. My timely five minute write prompt is the word YOUTH)…