“Make your daughter the envy of all her friends!”  As my computer screen displays the advertisements from furniture stores, I’m disgusted, instead of deceived.  The sellers want me to buy their bed, so my daughter's friends will feel bad.  Why would I want to do that?  I just want a comfortable place for her to sleep.  When her friends … Continue reading When Envy Tries to Visit, Tell Her to Pick up Her Toys, and Go Home!

It was Thanksgiving, a beautiful white Thanksgiving Day with fluffy, fresh snow on the ground.  My daughter decided on making a snowman cake for dessert, instead of one shaped like a turkey. It sounded good to me, and it would be lots easier.  All we needed were two round circles. I baked them early, and … Continue reading Disappearing Snowman Cake…Turning Away Temptation

Some people who see God's goodness in others, are still willing to turn a blind eye to truth, after the great gifts they've received. I'm not talking about material gifts.  I'm talking about spiritual goodness they've experienced, knowing God was at work. Maybe these people are afraid of the truth, or they are comfortable where they are, … Continue reading Seeing the Truth of God’s Goodness

THE CASE:“One day you’ll look back on this and laugh!”  exclaimed my teenage son, Jake.  He stood next to me, watching my huge eyes, as I gazed down the whole flight of carpeted stairs.  His twin brother, Nick, tried to muffle the sounds of laughter, as he scurried down the stairs (best as he could) … Continue reading Mystery of the Painted Paw Prints…a Case of Forgiveness