These days, my tattoo is usually hidden. But the other day, while on family vacation, I was changing into my swimsuit and my five-year-old saw it. “Mama, what’s that on your back?” I told him what the picture was and explained how a tattoo is like a permanent picture on your ...
Tattoo Man nodded his head up towards the stairs, clearly indicating she should continue climbing the steps.Is he going to follow me?She turned and moved upward, the sound of her heart pounding growing louder with each step. She had taken about seven steps when she turned and glanced over ...
“A whole family is one in which each member can bring her full self to the table knowing that she will always be both held and… MusingsFeatured Scapegoating- How it begins by Magda Gee “Any time a small child gets labeled and referred to by a parent as too much or bad, that ...
Growing up, Matt had a sincere faith in God. He was an altar boy in our parish, attended youth retreats, and enthusiastically entered into daily family prayers. In fact, one of the sweetest memories Marianne and I have of Matt’s childhood is when he would summon his older sister and br...
Our family has adjusted beautifully back to normal this past year, and for that I am so grateful. We have quite a few friends who are deployed/have spouses who are deployed, and I hold each of you close in my heart and prayers. Rest in Jesus my friends, it will be over soon!
a mighty man of God who knows the depths of God’s grace. I would never see Peter fulfill the life-verse engraved on the sword I gave him: “Feed my sheep.” It is impossible, even for a father, to know his son’s spiritual condition. On his foot, Peter had a tattoo that said...
Shifting Life and Lots of Changes are moving through my life and the lives of my family. You know the saying “hurry up and wait?” It seems like for 8 years, I have been in a hurry only to be told to wait or not now or yes but then something happens. Now, the government is ...
“Rose Tattoo.” The beautiful track pays tribute to lost loved ones memorialized in ink, led by tear jerking mandolin and the mournful voice of Ken Casey. TheSigned and Sealed in Blooddirge feels timeless, while the cathartic tears fans have shed to “Rose Tattoo” could likely fill Boston...