Jesus!
A magnificent church inspires a worshipful whisper. The word exploded from the man next to me. He tried to whisper the Savior’s name to himself. It didn’t work. “Jesus!” We…
Parent conversations: A children’s Christmas service to remember
I’ve sat through roughly one hundred children’s Christmas services so far in my life. Each one has been special—honestly. The familiar parts are like an old friend—comforting and steadfast—while the…
The seesaw battle
I ride a teeter-totter every day—the battle between my old self and my new self. Teeter-totters. I hate them. I love them. I always have. Teetering in the sky I…
Book nook: When Cancer Comes
In a new series “When Cancer Comes,” James Aderman, David Haag, and Tim Gumm take readers on three remarkable journeys that involve the dreaded word cancer but quickly guide their…
My Christian life: Cancer survivor shares grace truths
A cancer survivor shares grace truths he learned through the years, truths he continues to lean on. “Hi, Jim. This is Heidi. Doctor Girolami asked me to call to share…
Parent conversations: How can we raise a generation that cherishes life?
Many Christians hoped that when Roe v. Wade was overturned, a new page would be turned in the United States’ history of preserving life. We have been disappointed, which is…
Parent conversations: How does a parent’s role change over time?
No matter what age your children are, your role as a parent has changed over time. The first time we leave them with someone else as newborns can feel monumental.…
Parent conversations: What Bible passages do you turn to most as a parent?
Although it’s not specifically discussing parenthood, Psalm 62 has always been my spiritual lifeline. When I face tough times as a mom, it’s Psalm 62 that comforts and encourages me.…
Parent conversations: How do parents not let worry get the best of them?
When I was expecting my first child, I remember someone telling me that having a child means that your heart will forever go walking around outside your body. It turns…