Life Without Them

By Allison Bucher When I was in my late teens, my grandpa passed away. He was one of the first major deaths in the family that I had experienced. Aside from family pets (which are incredibly devastating in their own way), nobody close to me had died. Trust me, I know...

I Didn’t Realize It Then

By Melody Vanosdol God is always faithful. I’m still working on it. I remember well the first time my husband swung at my head.  I only had two grandchildren at that time.  They were 3 and 6, sitting in the back of the car at McDonald’s. My husband and I...

Seek and You Will Find

By RaeLynn DeAngelis When our kids were little, we hosted treasure hunts for holiday and birthday celebrations. It was a great way to add fun to an already joyful occasion. Each child was given a first clue, which led to another clue, and so on. Delayed gratification...

The Light Is Coming

By Allison Bucher This morning, I went for a run before work, which isn’t my usual routine. I usually run in the evening when the sun is drowsy. But today, I woke up before my alarm went off, and my lungs promptly expressed their need for fresh air. Sleepily, I...

An Invisible Enemy

By RaeLynn DeAngelis A few days ago, I looked out the sliding glass doors of our home and noticed a teenaged boy exercising. It caught my attention because of the strange location he had chosen to exercise. He wasn’t in yard. He was in a greenspace by the road....

Peace in the Storm

Alli Bucher Spring is making its way back to Cincinnati, and if I’ve learned anything, it’s that spring is never a solo traveler. Her travel companions will undoubtedly include budding flowers, rising temperatures, and steady rainfall. They’ll all arrive sloppily,...