How many times have you told people you’re praying for them when they are going through the rough seasons of life? We’ve all got at least a dozen people that we know who are hurting, in the hospital, over-stressed, lost a job, or just in the middle of a crisis. We pray for them and…
Through the years, I have often written about the adventures of my Grandma. If you have the privilege of knowing her, you know how remarkable she is. Hazel has traveled the world, been to all 50 states, had an audience with the pope, ridden a dune buggy on a volcano, raised four boys, taught Sunday…
Many of us have family members who are serving in the military and are stationed away from family, across the country and around the world. We are proud of those serving in the different branches of the armed services but we miss them and want to be able to celebrate the special moments with these…
Have you ever thought about what happens when a member of the military needs to be hospitalized? How can you help military families in crisis? Since most military personnel are not stationed near family, where does the family stay? Is there any way for the family to be close to the hospital without them having…
Most of us think about giving back to the community during the holiday season, but giving to others should be something we think about year round. This past week, I contacted the Nortons Children’s Hospital in Louisville to get some ideas for how to make a difference in the lives of the patients and families…
We are living in a very politically charged world. With the upcoming presidential election, recent events in major cities and strong opinions on all sides, it is important that we raise our children and teens in an atmosphere that will prepare them to become leaders in society. How to raise Politically Aware Teens Talk: The…
Is school done in your area of the country? We just recently finished our last day and are excited to be starting our long Summer break. But the teachers and staff still have a few more days left. We decided it would be fun to tell them thanks for a great year by sharing a…
It’s easy to applaud and appreciate the large-scale efforts of groups that go in and do a rebuild project after a natural disaster or travel to another country to take food and medicine to a needy village or community. But big efforts like that are not feasible for many of us. Instead, we need to…
Do you love to knit or crochet? Last week I saw Gary Sinise on an advertisement telling about how people like you and me can help our military men and women and say thanks. Here is a great way to use your hobby to help our men and women serving our country. You simply create…