It’s bittersweet, this whole idea of raising kids. We train them up to leave. And then, they do. How will we survive…how will they survive? I’m not sure…but here’s my best guess at writing a “Mother of the Graduate Survival Guide.”




I loved the way my dad’s Delta 98 smelled on Sunday afternoons; especially when we drove to Baskin Robbins. It made my sisters and me giddy. I ordered Mint Chocolate Chip. I think one of my sisters ordered Vanilla. I couldn’t understand why anyone would order Vanilla. We were at Baskin Robbins…they have 31 Flavors, why get Vanilla?




I don’t pretend to know everything about God, but I do know this – God is not sad or down in the dumps. How can He be when in His Presence is fullness of joy? When you get around God you can’t help but laugh! How have we missed this?




Thousands of parents this summer may be unaware of a very serious disorder that is running rampant in our nation. I’m not referring to whooping cough or the flu; I’m here to expose “Bleacher Butt Syndrome.”




We were at a pastor’s conference a few years ago where Gary Smalley, author and expert on family relationships was asked what makes for a close-knit family.

We sat on the edge of our seats waiting for his profound response. He answered the question with one word...