by Ruth Verkaik | Oct 15, 2020 | Theology, Thinking
The literal answer to that would be Adam and Eve. They raised Cain – as well as his brother Abel. I’ve heard their story for what has seemed a thousand times but this week challenged my previous conclusions. If you’re not familiar with the story in...
by Ruth Verkaik | Sep 24, 2020 | Thinking
Holding the address book I’d found in Mom’s things, I dialed her number. As I listened to the ringing, I couldn’t decide if I hoped she’d answer or if it would be a relief to just leave a message. A tinny voice told me I’d reached a...
by Ruth Verkaik | Sep 17, 2020 | Theology, Thinking
I’d been there since Saturday and it was now the following Thursday. My sister and her husband left Monday to return to their jobs. My husband and children left Tuesday – jobs and virtual school couldn’t wait any longer. The day before, Wednesday, it...
by Ruth Verkaik | Sep 10, 2020 | Thinking
I ran to find my phone as the ringing continued. Turning it over, I saw her name and number. Answering it would cost an hour of something else getting done, but I quickly shoved the irritation aside and slipped a smile into my voice… “Hey Mom! How are...
by Ruth Verkaik | Mar 12, 2020 | Theology, Thinking
As you can see, this post was going to be about Lent. But it seems today has been hijacked by COVID-19 aka the Coronavirus. My son’s 5th grade orientation was abruptly cancelled just hours before it started. Kids were full out crying in his class, they were so...
by Ruth Verkaik | Dec 17, 2019 | Books, Thinking
In the last month, I’ve been asked by several different people for book recommendations for the kids in their lives. I answered like I always do – then it hit me. If two are wondering, I bet a whole lot more could benefit from the same info. I hope this...
