Not long ago, my wife escaped the confines of our house to enjoy what is known as a “girl’s weekend.” If you have not heard of such a thing, I am not surprised.... Read More...
One question catches my attention quite often—from the little girl in the cart behind us in the grocery checkout line to the boy observing our family from the e... Read More...
A friend asked me to write a short piece about our family. In the days of reflection and prayer leading to writing this, I am convinced that this could be writt... Read More...
Creating together as a family is one way we can bring beauty and vibrancy into our lives—especially when it comes to the art of watercolor. This form of art wil... Read More...
I am a yeller—at least I used to be. See, my house is loud. It's to be expected when you put six people in a house and the kids are getting taller and their voi... Read More...
In Luke 6:31 Jesus tells us to do unto others as we would like them to do to us. As a mom of five girls, I can't tell you how many times I have talked with them... Read More...
Rain clouds form in the sky. The rest of Southern California rejoices at the prospect of rain, but even in the midst of a severe drought my insides twist; I kno... Read More...
God has given us so much. Let’s give that love away!
Telling someone you love her or that God loves her is wonderful. However, sometimes actions can speak e... Read More...
We can best teach respect by having a healthy perspective of the sacredness of God’s created human beings. If we practice showing respect, we can gradually remo... Read More...
When we receive love, it changes us from the inside out! Receiving love from God and from those around us helps us become more confident in our identi... Read More...
As the end of summer approaches, make these Tin Can Lanterns as a fun way to light a path in your yard or decorate a tree. The lanterns can be a reminder of how... Read More...
Purple Door is committed to creating a loving, Jesus-centered environment where every single individual is valued no matter what his or her life has looked like... Read More...
