When I was younger I used to dream a lot. Some dreams I knew were just dreams. They meant nothing more than maybe I shouldn’t have read that book or watched that movie. Then there were those dreams that I dreaded the most, the ones that I knew would come true, the ones I had […]
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The Power of a Parent’s Blessing
This is a powerful message for all parents. Blessing your children and speaking life into them while they are growing up should be mandatory. Craig Hill teaches on the role a parent has in their child’s life that will carry them into adulthood. He gives examples of how great a child can turn out when […]
Frustration Turned Around
I had been frustrated and stressed out for awhile. I literally couldn’t think straight. I couldn’t focus. It was getting to the point where I just wanted to stay in bed, even though I couldn’t. I kept complaining about how I felt. I told God I just needed a break so I kept trying to […]
The Effects of the Holocaust on the Second Generation Survivors – Part 2
In the first part of this article, “The Effects of the Holocaust on the Second Generation,” I talked about the video and how silence affects the present without you realizing it. We will continue the discussion below. Non Silence Leads to Guilt Sometimes not keeping silent can lead to guilt. Not only for the teller […]
The Effects of the Holocaust on the Second Generation Survivors – Part 1
Several years ago while in my Israeli Culture class we watched a video entitled, “Second Generation.” Although this video spoke to the Holocaust survivors and their children, I found what I saw can be applied to most people and their children. Maybe most of us did not go through something as horrible as the Holocaust, […]
Yahweh Brings Me Happiness – Psalm 128
Psalm 128 is another song of ascent. One meaning of ascent is “a movement or return toward a source or beginning.” In these psalms David is praising his God, who is in heaven for all the blessing God had bestowed on him. He acknowledges God as his source for happiness, family, and the ability to […]
My Great Nephew Died Today
I was writing a follow up article on Pentecost today when I received a phone call from my sister. She told me my great-nephew died today. I want to share what’s on my heart, but out of respect for my family I will not post any pictures of him and refer to him as my […]
Tell Your Children What God Has Done
Being a parent carry a great responsibility. Our basic tasks are to feed, clothed, shelter, and protect our children. However, I would like to add one more basic task to the list. That is, to tell our children what God has done for us. It is imperative that children learn how God has worked is […]
My Grandson, a Gift from God
On June 21, 2010 I was telling my friend that I missed my grandson. I don’t get to see him like I did when he lived with me. I’m always wondering what he is doing. He will be one-year-old next week, yet he has more common sense than an adult. He is so smart. When […]