May’s Current Writings
3 Amazing Truths to Help You Soar Beyond an Empty Nest
The August day was hot, but inside . . . my heart felt cold and fragile. My twin boys were leaving the nest, leaving me. They were ready to go. Colorful multipacks of Gatorade and [...]
7 Days of Back-to-School Prayers for Your Child
If your children (or grandchildren) are headed back to school soon, you might be feeling an odd mixture of emotions: excitement, relief, anxiety and even nostalgia. Me, too. My daughter starts her second year of [...]
Why You Should Teach Your Kids to Love Their Country
“I don’t really love my country,” an angry student recently commented on Facebook. Then she listed all the things she didn’t like. And I get it. I have a list, too. But if you focus [...]
So God Made a Father (for Your Dad this Father’s Day)
And God looked down on all He had made and said, “I need a caretaker.” So, God made a father. God said, “I need someone to take children fishing and play catch in the backyard. [...]
Don’t Forget to Remember on Memorial Day
Private Nelson Jones was pinned down under fire with his unit in a small square in Oerlinghausen, Germany, on a chilly morning in April, 1945. As he tried to return fire, an ear-splitting blast from [...]
Tough Day? 10 Amazing Easter Promises to Lift You Up
“Mam! Do you know what day it is?” “Who is the president of the United States?” “Are you okay?” For a minute I just stared at him, wondering who he was and why he was [...]