This fall, our fifteen-year-old son was assigned the task of collecting and classifying insects for his freshmen biology class. After a few weekends working to catch the critters, we pulled the glass jars out of the freezer so he could make the display board. If you’ve ever attempted this project, then you know that …
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When Dave and I were newlyweds, we lived in the duplex he had purchased long before he met me. Wanting to own a place where we both felt ownership, we started house hunting, and I found a new hobby. Looking at homes was fun! Taking in floor plans, decorating styles, and ways to improve …
Two years ago, I began writing. When our family drove past a farmhouse on a highway coming home from vacation, the first idea for a novel came to me. The story flowed easily, and the Holy Spirit filled me with such joy during the writing process. However, as I edited the book, it felt …
Paul Harvey passed away in 2009, but he was famous for his velvety voice and uncanny ability to give the backstory about people, things, and events- well-known or otherwise. His popular radio program, “The Rest of the Story,” aired for more than three decades, and although I’ve never heard a broadcast, my dad would …
When was the last time you attended a baby's gender reveal party? I’ve seen so many creative ways couples announce their big news. Cupcakes with centers colored blue or pink, powder cannons that shoot colored smoke, and cans of spray paint have all declared “boy” or “girl” for curious onlookers. Today, I …
Two years ago, I turned forty. My husband, Dave, bought me exactly what I wanted- a picnic umbrella. And Joshua, our now fourteen-year-old son, got me an essential oils holder, which was so thoughtful and one of those gifts you don’t know how much you need until you get it. While I wasn’t dreading …
Laura Powell 