by Sabrina McDonald | Mar 17, 2023 | Spiritual Growth
I love to watch the sky. Our city rests on the foothills of the Ozark Mountains, so it’s easy to find a hilltop where one can see the clouds swirling on top of a dark azure blue. At times, the clouds have been simply breathtaking. No artist could paint the glory of...
by Sabrina McDonald | Jan 31, 2024 | Marriage
I once received a message from Marie asking my advice on whether she should marry her boyfriend. He wanted to get engaged, but she still had reservations. And it’s no wonder. His problems were egregious, indeed. First, Marie was a Christian, and her boyfriend was not....
by Sabrina McDonald | Jan 21, 2024 | Marriage
As a young single woman, I spent most of my free time in ministry. When I got engaged, my fiancé was equally involved. During our engagement, we envisioned great plans for us in ministry after we married. We talked about leading small groups for young married couples,...
by Sabrina McDonald | Jan 31, 2024 | Parenting
When my children were babies, I loved reading bedtime stories to them. It’s a routine that sets a good example for children about the importance of reading. It also creates a time and place far away from televisions, computers, and phones, where families can connect...
by Sabrina McDonald | Jan 21, 2024 | Marriage
Last summer I bought a medium-sized potted bush to decorate my back porch. As autumn drew to a close, bringing with it the winter chill, I knew I should have sheltered it in some way. But I procrastinated too long, and later I watched it freeze in the chill of...
