by Karen Merry | Sep 15, 2020 | Give Me Strength!
“What is the bravest thing you’ve ever said?” asked the boy. “Help,” said the horse. “When have you been at your strongest?” asked the boy. “When I have dared to show my weakness,” answered the horse. Charlie Mackesy, in his exquisitely...
by Karen Merry | Sep 11, 2020 | Give Me Strength!
When our children were very young, we began a daily practice around our dinner table called High/Lows, where we each shared what our High for the day was, and what our Low was. The Highs were those things that brought us joy or made us smile, made us feel energized,...
by Karen Merry | Sep 8, 2020 | Give Me Strength!
Dr. B. Howard (Howie) Stevenson was the much-loved Pastor of Worship and Arts at the Evangelical Free Church of Fullerton in Southern California for decades. Every Sunday, Howie led the choir, orchestra, and congregation into beautiful moments of deep and thoughtful...
by Karen Merry | Sep 4, 2020 | Give Me Strength!
As so many kids have now gone back to school via virtual learning, I imagine this “give me strength” prayer has burst forth from many a parental lip. Unless someone is an experienced homeschooler or knows the ins-and-outs of distance learning, this prayer is most...