Thirty-four Things I’ve Learned About Being a Mom
Sometimes you never really do know “how many more miles.”
You can avoid waiting in line by fitting three girls in a rest-stop handicap washroom.
As soon as you pass the last rest-stop for the next 90 miles, someone will need to stop.
No matter how insignificant the trip, always pack a barf bucket.
At birthday parties, parents are usually...... >Read More
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Happy Holidays
Christmas morning came early when three small children roamed our house. They are teenagers now, so we’re happy if they wake up before lunch. When they were little they pounced on me at 4 a.m., jarring me from slumber. “Let’s open the gifts,” they’d holler.
Hey,” I’d say, trying to remember where I was, “It’s December 4th. Christmas...... >Read More
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Gold, Frankincense and Teddy Bears?
If children could give Jesus a present at Christmas, what would they give?
“An umbrella so He won’t get wet.”
~Joshua, age 5
“I only have girl stuff so I can’t give Him any of my stuff because He’s a boy, right?”
~Ally, age 3
“Money, so He could buy whatever He wants.”
~Zach, age 5
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Up in Smoke
I grew up in a conservative community where we attended church each Sunday. And sometimes Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. We did not play cards (except Rook), attend movies (except The Hiding Place), or yell “Shoot!” (except during church basketball games).
I almost feel guilty mentioning it, but I had a great deal of fun growing up this way....... >Read More
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The Battle of the Bald
Though I am only forty-six, my hair has begun to vanish. I do not have trouble growing hair. But location is everything with hair. I am like a struggling oil company. I have great production, but poor distribution.
If you’re one of those guys who still has his original hair, go ahead and laugh. But if you’re experiencing a recession... >Read More
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Dinner’s Done Call 911
On my refrigerator are pictures of friends and family and animals and one of my dad falling off a chair laughing. There are magnets too. Imitation cabbages, cauliflowers, bittermelons, and pumpkins—all fitting the decor of the kitchen. The dieter’s favorite Bible verse is there: “He must increase but I must decrease.” Here are a few of my...... >Read More
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From Hollywood To Iowa
Back when our kids wanted to travel in the same car as their parents, we journeyed three days to get to a camp in Iowa where I was to speak. I’ve discovered that the best way for a speaker to gain credibility at family camp is to leave his children at home, but ours have always come along. And... >Read More
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New Title for Mom
A woman named Emily, renewing her driver’s license at the County Clerk’s... >more
New Miracle Toddler Diet
This month’s article is adapted from a little something I picked up... >more
