Heidi Saxton is an author of several books and columns. She and her husband Craig are adoptive parents of two children. Her "Extraordinary Moms Network" has special relevance to families of adopted, foster, or special-needs children. Heidi is currently writing her thesis for a Masters in Theology at Sacred Heart Major Seminary in Detroit.
This week I happened across this YouTube video ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVUZzgswJaY) in which two strapping young Dutch men experience the joy…
What comes to mind when you think of “temperance”? Designated drivers downing pints of O’Douls or virgin daiquiris? The thrill…
Recently on Facebook, I came across a rather heated discussion about Vacation Bible School (VBS), summertime faith formation programs hosted…
Love can take many forms. A gentle hand on a feverish brow. A knowing smile across a crowded room. A…
With nothing but the angel’s words as confirmation of her condition, she hastened toward her cousin’s house to see if…
As we begin the Christmas season, we contemplate in earnest that manger scene. The One who was all light emerged…
A few weeks ago, on All Soul’s Day, Father Kean – a exuberant young priest at our parish – preached…
As I head out for a weekend in Georgia, to celebrate my parents’ 50th anniversary, I wanted to leave with…
This week Tripp Curtis, the recently bereaved husband of “Mommy Life” blogger and author Barbara Curtis, posted a short article…
From the time they were very young, my kids have been drawn to soft fabrics. Christopher wears his footie pajamas…