Leave Room to Imagine

June 2014 I think back many years to the end of the school year and how I much I looked forward to the summer months. One thing that sticks out is that the days were not real structured or full of activity. There was plenty of time...

Plan Now for Summer

May 2014 The month of May has me thinking of summer’s long-awaited return. Warmer days give most of us a case of Cabin Fever. We’re ready to get outdoors and into the sun and fun. Summer opportunities for boys and girls abound but some classes might fill...

God Couldn’t Use a Guy Like Me

by Charlie Marsolini as told to Maxine Marsolini It wasn’t until I was forty-four years old that I became a Christian. Although periodically attending church services, I did so more out of guilt than anything else. In fact, I didn’t even believe God could love a guy...

Avoid Foolish Arguments

September 2012 Parents impart lessons that in turn shape their child’s behaviors. Sometimes a parent is unaware he or she is leaving a lesson behind. It helps to remember children catch more of what a parent does than what is said. With...

Summer Projects

August 2012 Summer is moving ahead very quickly now. But there is still time to impart valuable lessons. Is there a project the children can help you with; maybe lay down a new garden path, rearrange the garage, build a play house, plan a party? Two things to...