Could Love Be My Forte?
December 21, 2025 by Heather Allen
Filed under Christian Life, Family Focus
By Heather Allen –
Love is not my forte. But I am clearly not alone. I was practically run over by a monster truck. While slowing down to make a turn, I inconvenienced him. His wild gesturing and finger raising left me with that impression anyway. The word love is used to encompass many feelings, but rarely shows up in its true form. I am guilty of this. I have professed a love for Ben & Jerry’s. Ice cream is much easier to love than the crazy man riding my bumper. Read more
Summer Fun or Fret?
December 14, 2025 by Teresa Lusk
Filed under Christian Life, Family Focus
By Teresa G. Lusk –
Summer is great for our kids to rest and enjoy the days! For parents who must work, however, it is a fret when they have to find reliable childcare. As a child who was left to the care of others, I would like to share valuable information and questions as to what we should be aware of as parents when leaving our kids. Some of this information, you may not have the answer to until after you have begun to leave your child with a provider. Read more
A False Worship
December 9, 2025 by Nina Medrano
Filed under Christian Life, Family Focus
By Nina Medrano –
When the Black Gold Casino had their Grand Opening just across the Texas/New Mexico border, my brother invited me to join him and his wife. Never having been inside a gambling casino, I was curious as to what the whoopla was all about, so I went. Read more
I Think I Can’t
December 5, 2025 by Jane Thornton
Filed under Christian Life, Family Focus
By Jane Thornton –
Returning from the bathroom and twirling to snap into position by my classroom door, I caught a glimpse of Natalie sobbing at her desk; Anne patted her haplessly on the shoulder. Immediately I shut the door for privacy and hurried to squat and rub her other shoulder. “What’s wrong?” Read more
A Glove in God’s Hand
November 28, 2025 by Nina Medrano
Filed under Christian Life, Family Focus
By Nina Medrano –
With baseball season and our annual baseball game around the corner, there is much talk around our office about breaking in new baseball mitts. Read more

