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
Colorful Jewels
November 24, 2025 by Caro Jackson
Filed under Christian Life, Family Focus
By Caro Jackson –
Traveling along the roads of Texas this spring and early summer has proven to be a feast for the eyes, especially those known as the backroads. Having recently rebounded from terrible drought conditions, which had occurred throughout the state for the past several years, the roadsides have come alive with color and texture which often take my breath away. Read more

