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It’s All New to Them

Over the years, I have been inclined to occasionally forget that what is old hat, or an old lesson to me—is still all new to my kids. I know that this is the very reason many people love to be around young children, it is a chance to see an old world through fresh eyes and to get a renewed version of the world. But, as a parent, I sometimes forget that what I’ve grown weary of is all new to my children. I find with teenagers, that so much of what they are doing is very reminiscent to me … Continue reading →

Snow

“For He says to the snow, ‘Fall on the earth’; Likewise to the gentle rain and the heavy rain of His strength.” (Job 37:6) I awoke to see a pristine beauty falling outside my window from the sky. It is our first snow of the season. Blanketing the ground, it looks as if everything is in harmony. A crisp clean air fills the lungs of young children playing in the new scenery. “Jesus paid it all, All to Him I owe; Sin had left a crimson stain, He washed it white as snow.” —Elvina M. Hall, 1865 When I look … Continue reading →

Changing Seasons

Have you ever had a feeling like something in your life was about to change; like a new chapter or season in your life is about to begin? That’s kind of where I’ve been for while now. In the past, prior to knowledge of a move, promotion or placement of a child in our home, I’ve had this feeling too. Maybe it’s just becoming familiar with the first tastes of a new season; like the crispness in the morning as autumn has approached, or the fragrant air of spring. Since I’m not sure exactly what God’s plans are for my … Continue reading →