Being Thankful in Grief My daughter and I were the best of friends. People who didn’t know us often thought we were sisters, because of our cheerful camaraderie. She was an only child, and perhaps, growing up as an army family with my husband often away for extended periods, our bond as a mother and…
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Thankful: The Basics
I’m a thinker. I can’t say all my thoughts are profound, but I’m constantly thinking. And I’m very mindful of what God has given us. Every night at prayer time I make sure we thank Him for a roof over our head. I understand that at any moment we could lose that because of weather,…
Thankful: My Quiet Family
As I mentioned on November 2nd, I didn’t receive a lot of submissions this year on why people are thankful. I decided perhaps that meant it was time for me to share. I’m thankful for my quiet family. Call us nerds, geeks, freaks. When you come to our house, the circus is the last thing…
Book Review: Every Girl Gets Confused by Janice Thompson
Julie Arduini reviews Every Bride Gets Confused by Janice Thompson.
Thankful: Birdseed
As you know, each November I use the theme of thankfulness here. Usually guest posters take over, but people just didn’t submit this year. So, here I am. I’m trying to think of out-of-the-box things I’m thankful for. Today? Birdseed. Yep. We have a couple feeders in our backyard and one is right outside our…
Celebrate the Holidays with Odyssey Adventure Club and FREE Content
Odyssey Adventure Club—What’s on your children’s Christmas wish list? As excited as they might be about that new toy, as every parent knows, the thrill of the gift will eventually wear off. Focus on the Family and Adventures in Odyssey have created the perfect gift for those who want to give their children or grandchildren…