Tag Archives: children

TENDER SHEPHERD

Posted on April 3, 2019 by

READ MATTHEW 18:1-6 Jesus was the oldest child in His family, so He often had to look after His younger siblings.  I imagine He looked much like a little shepherd, tending His sheep.  He played with them, told them stories, sang songs with … Continue reading →

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NO GREATER LOVE

Posted on December 21, 2018 by

An amazing thing happens after the birth of a child. All the pain you endured is replaced with joy and anticipation for the new life you hold in your arms. You check to see if all the little fingers and … Continue reading →

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MY CHILD, MY JOY!

Posted on December 12, 2018 by

When she was brought home, preparations were being made for Christmas.  She was due on Christmas Day, but surprised us by coming early.  We named her Joy Noel, not realizing just how much of a joy she would grow into. … Continue reading →

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THE YOUNG AND RESTLESS SHEPHERDS

Posted on December 7, 2018 by

This is the time of year for Christmas Pageants – for children – a time of waiting and anticipation.  A number of years ago I wrote a play for my drama kids about the birth of Jesus, the Messiah from … Continue reading →

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SORTING THROUGH THE GARBAGE

Posted on September 27, 2018 by

There is nothing like scrounging through the trash in search of something you lost.  I’ve had that encounter many times.  Once I lost a check and assumed I’d tossed it out with the insignificant mail. I had to wade through … Continue reading →

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DISCIPLINE & FATHERHOOD

Posted on June 13, 2018 by

“Just wait until your father gets home.”  How many times I said that to my children, when I was just plain tired of dealing with the issue of discipline.  It was my way of copping out and also a way … Continue reading →

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WHERE HAVE ALL THE CHILDREN GONE?

Posted on May 22, 2018 by

“But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.”  Matthew 19:14 Along with a change in the numbers of church going people today, the forgotten are the … Continue reading →

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HAVE WE BECOME NUMB?

Posted on May 19, 2018 by

A debate occurs over what word is being spoken – Laurel vs. Yanny.  The whole thing goes viral.  A father watches on his phone as his child is born far from him.  Again the whole nation talks about it.  A wedding … Continue reading →

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THIS IS YOUR TIME

Posted on April 4, 2018 by

At the beginning of February of this year, we undertook the task of creating theatre with young people.  The auditions produced sweet faces, high energy and excitement.  You could feel it in the air. These delightful little Thespians pushed forward, … Continue reading →

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THE MAGIC OF THEATRE

Posted on March 20, 2018 by

The week after Easter, my cast of 24 children will get on stage and present THE MAD ADVENTURES OF MR. TOAD.  Some magic is occurring right before our eyes.  The kids memorize lines, learn songs and dances and they are … Continue reading →

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WHAT HAPPENED TO THE TIME?

Posted on March 5, 2018 by

When I was a young child, I remember seeing this picture and wondering about this young man, Jesus.  He was only a child, but had so much wisdom and knowledge to share with the elders of the church and the … Continue reading →

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JESUS LOVES CHILDREN

Posted on February 28, 2018 by

Some of the things I worried about as a child seem insignificant now. Today children are faced with more serious issues than I ever dreamed of. The technological age has opened a whole new world for them and along with … Continue reading →

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WHY?

Posted on February 16, 2018 by

An image difficult for any parent, grandparent, teacher or law enforcement officer to see.  Children, not yet knowing what their future holds for them – innocents who are supposed to feel safe in their schools – victims of the whim … Continue reading →

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I WAS A FUNNY MOM

Posted on January 31, 2018 by

My days of being a mother are long gone, but the memories linger on.  Every once in a while, one of those recollections resurfaces and I wonder how I ever made it through the whole motherhood thing. I then tell myself (which … Continue reading →

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BITTERSWEET

Posted on December 18, 2017 by

Me with one of the very important Oompa Loompas, before the last show yesterday.  For the past few months, I’ve been working as stage manager for a children’s theater production of Willy Wonka, Jr.  The last show of fourteen performances, … Continue reading →

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OUR CHRISTMAS ANGEL

Posted on December 12, 2017 by

45 years ago, I’d reached the end of my third pregnancy.  We were in the center of one of Wisconsin’s common snow storms.  I knew it wouldn’t be long before this little one would be born.  It took some time to wake my husband, … Continue reading →

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FUNNY MEMORIES

Posted on December 6, 2017 by

As I unpacked those treasured ornaments from the past 53 years of marriage, memories began to pour into my head.  There were the handmade pieces; the delicate globes decorated with the names of each in our family; the store bought … Continue reading →

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VALUE OF ALL THINGS LIVING

Posted on November 21, 2017 by

When our first grandson was a child of three, he had a complete grasp on the value of life.  As I stomped on a pesky little ant as it scurried underfoot, he immediately called me out for taking the insect’s life.  Of course … Continue reading →

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THE APPLE DOESN’T FALL FAR FROM THE TREE

Posted on November 20, 2017 by

I’ve been thinking about all the sexual harassment and abuse we’ve be inundated with for the past few months and trying to put together a meaningful take on it.  I know that no matter what I’m going to say will … Continue reading →

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WHEN I WAS A CHILD …

Posted on November 16, 2017 by

When I was a child, I would spend my summer vacations at my grandparent’s farm or visiting other relatives in Northern Wisconsin.  Every moment was filled with time well spent.  I can still picture the line of pine trees that … Continue reading →

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