Christmas is about Love. For God is Love, unchanging, everlasting, abounding, steadfast love that never ceases. Love beyond comprehension, enduring forever. He set His heart in love on me. Great…
Barbara Rainey
Barbara Rainey is the Co-Founder of FamilyLife, the Founder of Ever Thine Home, mother of six and a grandmother to over 20 – she is also a mentor and friend to countless women in the United States and abroad. She is a gifted communicator – and artist – who has created, and continues to create, resources that help parents and children connect and impress on their hearts the truth of God’s word.
No More Christmases at Home
When we got married I looked forward to starting new traditions and continuing many from my childhood. Certain cookies, a particular style of stockings, and always a freshly cut tree were…
The Gift of Reading
Like many traditions, this one began without intentionality. I love books. I love reading and learning. And so as I began having children, one of my favorite things to do…
What Really Happened to Our Family this Thanksgiving
There is a proverb that says, “The best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry.” This year my plans did not happen as I’d envisioned. Only two of our…
When Christmas Came
Tracey’s kind words about my new book were delightful to read. Thanks for sharing your thoughts with our friends on MomBlog. Now for the rest of the story! For many…
Facebook, at Our Age
Over the last five years as we’ve emptied our nest and transitioned to just the two of us again, Dennis and I have made several promises to each other while…
Election Day Thoughts
After nearly two years of enduring endless news of campaigns and election predictions, today is the day we the voters finally make our choice. Since it is now November, I…
The Economy and Our Response
“These are times that try men’s souls” Thomas Paine, 1776. These past weeks we have been dealt an economic blow most of us were not expecting. And it is spreading…
Gardening for Therapy
When Dennis and I had been married about five years, I decided I needed to spruce up the back door entrance to our little yellow post–WWII cottage with two pots…
Reporting from True Woman 08
I have just returned from being in Chicago with more than 6,300 women for the True Woman 08 conference. It was an amazing weekend with women attending from 48 states…