• inspirational

    It’s Fun to Run!

    We pulled into the driveway at our oldest daughter’s home, looking forward to taking two of our grandchildren out for ice cream. Our granddaughter, 9 at the time, exploded from the front door and hopped into the back seat, beaming from ear-to-ear. Our grandson, then 4, quickly followed, arms spread wide: “Papa Nana (dispensing with the ‘and,’ since he considered us a package), I’m so happy to see you! Give me a hug and kiss!” I met his eager request, then buckled him into a booster in the back seat. Animated conversation ensued until we stopped at Baskin Robbins for our treat. Our grandson selected a deep blue ice cream…

  • prayer

    Hope of His Calling

    Women have a natural inclination to nurture. God made us this way. We nurture dolls and stuffed animals, children, grandchildren, siblings, friends, students, coworkers, and husbands. So it’s not uncommon for a wife to wonder, “What is the best way for me to pray for my husband?” Praying, after all, is a form of nurturing. This blog is the first in a series of “model prayers to pray for your husband.” Holy Spirit came up with the idea. He’s good that way. While I’m reading the Bible, He suddenly spotlights a scripture that would be ideal to pray for my husband. His prayers are so much better than mine! You’ll notice bold areas set off…