Author Archives: Shelly

Spring break season is upon us, and if your family is like many American families, you’re probably making plans for the week. Some of you will stay home, some will take day trips or short vacations, others (the truly fortunate among us) will spend an entire week away at the beach or other fun destination. [...]

Do you celebrate rites of passage? You know, special celebrations that mark a significant change in a person’s life. Baptism is one example of a rite of passage. Marriage is another. Rites of passage are celebrated throughout the Bible, many of which are still celebrated today. God has called His people to mark important milestones [...]

When my girls were much younger and smaller (two are taller than me now!), I sometimes needed to get their attention when giving them an instruction. I’d take hold of their chin, bring their eyes to mine, and say, “Look at me!” It was my way of making sure they had really heard me. Sound [...]