Life Without Them

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

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...
It’s a Girl!

It’s a Girl!

By Melody Vanosdol God is always faithful. I’m still working on it. I shared before there are times when we don’t necessarily realize we’re praying, and that prayer can become an automatic response, especially when we are facing challenging situations. God’s...
You’re Almost There

You’re Almost There

By RaeLynn DeAngelis The sand on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina is dense and compact, perfect for riding bikes along the ocean’s shoreline. Our family decided to take a long bike ride to the town square where there were shops, restaurants, and even a family...
Submerged

Submerged

By Melody Vanosdol God is always faithful. I’m still working on it. Four years ago, one of my best friends asked me if I would get my SCUBA diving certification with her. I laughed a little and said, “yes.” I’m from Indiana. The...