My dad (see last week's post) is one of the funniest guys I know. I love to sit around and laugh with him. My husband also has a great sense of humor. (I'll share a video and tell you a story about that later.) Even my dog Daisy smiled with her little friend Lauren (see the picture for proof). Let's face it, the world is a scary and often sad place right now. If you read or watch the news, it's quite apparent. And it's enough to make you angry or cry. Or both. I don't think G

You know those mugs that say Best Dad Ever? I'm sure every kid who bought one believed it, but no one as much as me. I was 19 before I found out my dad wasn't perfect. (Good job, Dad!) My dad worked at the same company for his entire career-- started pretty much at the bottom and worked his way up. For several years, he traveled for his job and was away from my mom, sister, and me for weeks at a time. When we were young he always brought back gifts for us. On our birthdays, h

In the Bible, the book of James is only five chapters long. But the wisdom and insight in this book is off the charts. Every time I read it, I'm astounded as to how it is applicable to our lives today. How did he know? My favorite verses in James speak to me because I struggle so much with the subject myself. Here, have a read: "Likewise, the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts. Consider what a great forest is set on fire by a small spark. The tongue

My great-niece Harper is five years old and playing T-ball this summer. For those who might not know, T-ball is like baseball or softball, but the kids are so young that sometimes they hit the ball off a tee. It's been a long time since I attended a T-ball game, so I'm discovering the joy of it all over again. The kids in Harper's league range from ages three to six. Some of the three year olds are so tiny their bats are nearly as big as they are. I'm having a ball (pardon th