And Then . . .
"And Samuel’s word came to all Israel." (1 Samuel 4:1) The ancient Hebrew language is a story telling language. It is a brilliant tool for telling historical narratives because it has the elements to keep a story moving. One of…
Today’s Decisions
Today I read 1 Samuel 1-3 and was struck with the number of people who were faced with decisions that deeply impacted their lives. Hannah faced the difficult decision of leaving Samuel at the Lord's house when he was very…
We Take It For Granted
As I was participating in a chat room tonight, one of the participants said, "I took it for granted that we would always be together." It reminded me that the most intense enemy of relationships is neglect. Compliments get fewer…
I Have Your Back
. Don’t you love those friends who truly watch your back? You know the best friend who sees you have lipstick on your teeth, spinach caught in your smile, or tell you if your shoe caught some toilet paper in…
Healthy Living- You Gotta Have Friends!
I love when my friends help me live longer -- and help me create a life to look forward to. That is how I feel about my friends Dr Catherine Hart Weber, author of Flourish and Carole Lewis, President of First…
Mad for Magazines
 Call me old fashioned, but I still love magazines. They are handy to take on airplanes, to the beach, and to the soccer sidelines. I love to leave ones I have read for the next harried mom who might…
New Hope, New Goals, New Year!
 Each year I set aside time to spend with God, then my husband, reviewing last year, and planning for the one to come. It helps me great the coming year with a smile. On Crosswalk.com, there is an article…
Want to Feel Young?
One of my mentees, Arlene Pellicane, just released a new book that I was so excited about that I wrote the forward! Arlene is going to be someone you will want to stay connected to because she is a vibrant…
Happy New Year from Our Family to Yours
 The Farrel Family Christmas 2010 Happy New Year!We pray your Christmas was blessed—packed with precious  memories and family fun. All of our children and our granddaughters were in town so our holiday was full of family fun—even in the…
A New Kid By Friday?
Question: Who do you look to for wisdom to raise your children? Answer: One of our favorite parenting mentors has been Dr. Kevin Leman, a no-nonsense, get to the point, practical and Biblical speaker and counselor. Kevin has a quick…