Simple Faith Devo: Dad’s Pipe

Simple Faith Devo: Dad’s Pipe

Normally I would be disappointed, even disturbed to be seated near a smoker, but there was something haunting about the rich aroma that wafted toward our table. Marilyn and I stopped at a local restaurant for dinner and were escorted to an outside patio. No sooner had...
Simple Faith Devo: In-Dependence

Simple Faith Devo: In-Dependence

Like most boys, I dreamed of becoming a licensed driver. I rolled it over the tongue of my imagination, savoring its flavor. Finally the day arrived and I was about to step out on my own, authorized by the State of Ohio as a legally licensed driver. I was street...
Simple Faith Devo: Dad, I Wrecked the New Car

Simple Faith Devo: Dad, I Wrecked the New Car

I was deeply troubled that I may have to make my debut at Jimmy’s Drive In behind the wheel of our family’s 1957 Ford station wagon. Not only was it a stodgy wagon with way too many doors, it was a dull green, economy model with black wall tires and dog-dish hubcaps....
June Parenting Christian Kids Newsletter

June Parenting Christian Kids Newsletter

Parents, be on the lookout for the June issue of “Parenting Christian Kids” on its way to your mailbox! It’s chock full of fun things for your family to do in and around Fairfield County, plus articles on “Avoiding the Summer Slump” and...
Simple Faith Devo: Mystery of the Missing Plate

Simple Faith Devo: Mystery of the Missing Plate

Mike lived in a great neighborhood for kids. It seemed every house had youngsters our age. As soon as we stepped off his bus, a basketball game spontaneously erupted in his driveway. It was the first time I had stayed overnight with a friend from school, and I’ll...