Heart Warming

The school day starts at 4 a.m. for high school dropouts in Los Alamitos, California. It’s referred to as the “Shark Attack.” The Youth ChalleNGe Academy is one of 35 such schools in 29 states run by the United States National Guard. To date over 120,000 teens between 16-18, both ...

So white…so plain…so blank. That’s how every amazing story piece starts–with an empty page. Whether it’s a page from a book or from a digital device, our efforts to piece together our creative ideas unfold when we put a pen to paper or finger tips to keyboard. The finished product ...

There is a rule in the writing world, a basic rule:  “Show, don’t tell.” It seems like no matter what it is we do, God can use it to teach us.  If you jog, He can use it to teach you.  If you paint, He can use it to teach you.  If you ...

My husband and I taught a 5th and 6th grade Sunday school class at our church for several years. We still worship with many of our former students, some are parents themselves. We used many teaching tools through the years, everything from recorded stories to games and crafts were utilized ...

When my daughter was between 9 and 12 years old, our nighttime routine was most always a joyful time.  It usually included reading lots of her favorite books and discussing Jesus and Bible stories along with the high points of the day.  We often talked about her dreams and wishes ...