The Hands of Time

The Hands of Time

Printable Version It was Christmas morning in 1999. My siblings and I eagerly gathered on the living room floor, awaiting our parents. Twinkling lights adorned every corner, and the gingerbread houses from the evening before proudly stood on the kitchen table...
He Heard My Voice

He Heard My Voice

Printable Version The cool November evening ushered us in, and we squeezed into the pew for the first time as a family of five. As the Thanksgiving Praise service began, I mentally started to tick through the many blessings of this year. Then, the words to Psalm...
Pumpkin Spice & Everything Nice 

Pumpkin Spice & Everything Nice 

Printable Version At five and four, both boys believe themselves to be avid bakers. The emphasis on that sentence should definitely be on the word “believe.” So one afternoon, Landon and Nana decided to make pumpkin spice cookies. I partially listened in from...
Sweeter and Sweeter

Sweeter and Sweeter

Printable Version It’s birthday month in our house. I believe every family has one. You know, the month when it seems like every uncle, brother, and cousin was born. As a child, I thought this was the best month, with never-ending candy from all the colorful...
New Dreams

New Dreams

Printable Version I stood outside the room as my wife finished tucking in our two little boys for the night. Landon’s excited chatter filled the air as usual. “Mommy!” He exclaimed, his voice brimming with wonder, “Last night, I had a movie playing inside my...