More Painful Than A Spanking
Since Elijah and Edan are way past the age when spanking is applicable or effective, namely between the ages of 1 and 6 years old,…
Backyard Summer Fun
Sometimes all you need is an inflatable pool and lots of kids, and you have a party! Someday I will miss these precious years of…
Checkered Rainbow Cake
Whoa! This rainbow cake making business is hard stuff! No wonder people charge a lot for it! The kids’ culinary arts instructor, Andi Benitez, patiently…
Sometimes All I Need Is…
It must have been three days ago when I found out that Edric is not following me on Instagram. This was a ridiculous thing to…
A Trait All Gentlemen Should Have
Having three sons offers Edric and I many opportunities to learn about what boys are like and how they develop into men. One thing is…
When Times Are Tough
Last week, I shared this story when Edric preached in Cebu. His message was, “When Times Get Tough, Grab Onto God.” The passage he focused…
Disciplining A Little Fireball With Love
My fifth child, Catalina, was my first child to display her relentlessness and fighting spirit so early on in her life. At times I…
Before and After I Do (19th Edition)
One of our passions (Edric and I) is equipping soon-to-be married couples and young married couples with biblical principles for successful marriages. We’d like to…
When Kids See Mom and Dad Kissing
“Unless it’s mad, passionate, extraordinary love, it’s a waste of your time. There are too many mediocre things in life. Love shouldn’t be one of…
How Can I Forgive?
A few days ago I received an email with just one question on it. “How can I forgive?” It was a great question to be asked…
