by joebeam | Jul 21, 2011 | Grief, Life, Overcoming the Past, Parenting, Uncategorized
Wonderful message from my friend David Matthews…. Years ago, while living in Michigan, I met a couple at a social function visiting from Alabama. “What brings you guys to Michigan?” I asked. “My dad and mom are in the nursing home here, and...
by Andrea Frazer | Jan 31, 2011 | Parenting, Uncategorized
Written by Guest Blogger Andrea Frazer Last weekend we had more events stacked up than pancakes at an I.H.O.P. buffet. I was drained. Despite loving the time with my family, I was more than a little relieved to kick my kids to the school curb Monday morning. (By...
by Andrea Frazer | Jan 26, 2011 | Andrea Frazer, God, Parenting, Uncategorized
By Guest Blogger Andrea Frazer Written a few months back. I’m catching up on posting! Halloween is just around the corner. Fortunately for me, I have two very creative children who aren’t content buying overpriced cheesey costumes from a chain store....
by Andrea Frazer | Jan 21, 2011 | Andrea Frazer, God, Parenting, Uncategorized
By Guest Blogger Andrea Frazer In my last post I mentioned how I prayed that God would show me a sign that He’s real. That He’s not just some dude with long hair in a Bible that people follow blindly. I also mentioned that finding Jesus in every day life...
by joebeam | Mar 3, 2009 | Life, Parenting
Kevin McGill reported for the story for the Associated Press. Here are the highlights. “NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A Louisiana woman is accused of trading two young children in her care for a pet cockatoo and $175 cash from a couple who had been trying for years...
by joebeam | Jan 27, 2009 | Life, Marriage, Parenting, Uncategorized
It was several years ago, so I’ll leave the participants nameless. Alice and I were watching the Today show when one of the regulars said the word, “snuck” in a sentence. The other regular — in my opinion a somewhat arrogant guy —...
