Every summer, I look forward to the Sonoma County Fair. I remember the days when my parents would take me and my brother to the much larger Alameda County Fair. We had to go through all the exhibits before getting to the carnival. My mom wanted to look at every home arts display (quilts, dresses, …
Some church pastors and leaders are questioning whether teaching the Old Testament is necessary, that seekers might be confused or put off by details of history. I understand. My parents took me to church when I was a child. I liked the Old Testament “stories”, but didn’t have a clue who Leviticus was and why …
Leaders, whether in politics, academia, sports, entertainment or the church, face constant temptation through three avenues: power, money and sex. I sat on a jury a few years ago and heard a case about a priest who had abused numerous underage girls. The higher ups moved him to another parish in order to protect the …
We’ve been plagued by yellow jackets this summer. Colonies start in spring, grow through summer, and continue to expand during fall. Their nests are built with chewed wood pulp mixed with saliva and built in the eaves of our homes (as well as wood piles, tree cavities, dense ivy…) They even use abandoned rodent burrows. …
Along with many other people, I grieve over families being separated at the border. I know if I was in Mexico, living in fear of cartels, wanting a better life for my children, I’d be swimming with them across the Rio Grande or pushing them up over the walls. We all long for freedom, security, …
Welcome to Tyndale Fiction’s Road Trip Scavenger Hunt! We’re so happy you are here. To participate, collect the key words through all 13 stops in order, so you can enter to win our grand prize giveaway! Some details: The adventure begins on Wednesday, August 1. You’ll have two weeks to make your way through all …
The brain-stormers gathered in Coeur d’Alene again this year, and I’ve no doubt half a dozen books will come forth over the next twelve months and beyond. One of our gals (Gayle DeSalles) did a devotional. I always have my pen handy because I know she will dive deep and bring up thoughts and questions …
Not too long ago, our daughter informed us that our s-i-l had found a dream-job opportunity that would make him a very happy man. Surprise! The job is in another state. Eighteen months ago, our daughter helped find our new home — within five-minutes of she and her family. We’ve been spoiled to have them …
Based on Matthew 14:22-33 The oars plunged back into the water, rowers silent as they strained against the unrelenting wind. Despite their effort, the boat seemed to stand still in the midst of the churning sea. Those without an oar bailed water as it sloshed over the sides of the boat, trying not to notice …
I love watching biographies, and the story of Hedy Lamarr caught my attention. My father and father-in-law both thought Hedy Lamarr was “the cat’s meow”. She was a beautiful woman, an actress who left Nazi-occupied Austria and came to America. She was under the old star-system, a form of bondage. Sadly, very few saw past …