RENEE MATHIS|CONTRIBUTOR Have you ever heard the term “sandwich generation”? This is the stage of life where we are in between the joys, delights, and stresses of launching our grown children and the joys, delights, and stresses of loving our own parents. My friend Nancy says that we are all so busy; we’re more like… Read More
KATIE POLSKI|GUEST My father passed away fourteen years ago. I loved him so and still miss him greatly, so Father’s Day still brings to the surface tender emotions, as it does with many. I love to tell my kids funny stories about their grandfather, but this year, I’ve reflected more on some of the gifts… Read More
ELLEN DYKAS|CONTRIBUTOR Rushing in, plopping down. Balancing baby, sipping an iced latte. Goldfish crackers crushed and crumbs spread. Waffle syrup decorating the table. Up and out to drive the carpool. I just had brunch with a 40-something woman, mom to four kids and a sister in Christ. We’re more alike than different, even though I’m… Read More
TARA BARTHEL|CONTRIBUTOR The PCA Book of Church Order Appendix on Biblical Conflict Resolution states that “Biblical peacemaking is one of God’s highest priorities (Matt. 5:23-24; Rom. 12:18; Gal.6:1); therefore, it must be one of our highest priorities.” But what about those times when we sincerely go to “make peace” and it ends up creating greater… Read More