Faith Chips~Faith Dare Day One

Everything seemed to move in slow motion. I could see her fragile, elderly frame slowly falling out of the bus and onto the hard cement below. As her walker began to fly out, one of its legs was caught on the folding door that had just barely missed crushing her....

Food Memoirs

Most of our earliest memories can be grounded in family and food: loved ones gathered around the kitchen while grandma cooks up her famous fried chicken or tacos, little ones sneaking spoonfuls of cake batter while momma’s back is turned. Almost everyone can recall a...
Choices, Choices Choices

Choices, Choices Choices

One of the most important gifts we can give our children is the ability to make wise choices. If they are able to learn this valuable skill, then we can assume that eventually our children will be able to make the wisest decision they will ever be faced with:...
The Old Pot

The Old Pot

There was a dear woman who lived near me in the barrios of Mexico. She was very poor and cared for several of her grand-children all by herself.  She was so sweet, and had an amazing smile.  About once a week some of the children would come to the gate looking for...