Fresh Joy . . . For This Child

For This Child Have I Prayed

By Christine Field

For this child have I prayed

She came to us bathed in prayer, wrapped in love – an unexpected, much-loved gift

Smiles so bright – can rival the sun

A voice so sweet like a river runs

Brought so much joy, happiness and light

Never [...]

Fresh Joy . . . With Tears ! ?

So, this week at my church,

(Yes, it’’s a mega-church.  A wonderful one!  Why do I feel the need to defend my mega-church?  Maybe because we never hear disparaging remarks about small or medium-sized churches?   But, why would anyone think a large church isn’’t a good church? And anyway, descriptors like “small” “medium” [...]

Fresh Joy . . . Summer Parenting?

Fun to start thinking about – even in March!

Summer Parenting ? ! ?  Yessirree!

What in the world is summer parenting?

During summer we live more simply, cook more simply, and we’re slightly less scheduled.

Even if we work outside our home (or are looking for a job!) our summer days feel more relaxed.   Summer tasks are [...]