Articles by: Barbara Lighthizer
Internet Relationships: Caution!
The internet has brought us a lot of advantages, but we need to be careful when we enter…
Through a Mother’s Eyes
“How can she be so blind?!” muttered Lizzie as she banged the lid on the pot of simmering…
Witnessing to Our Families
“It’s so hard for me to talk about the Lord to my family members who are nonbelievers,” said…
The Forgotten Ones
Oh, Baby! Am I glad to see you! said my aged mother as she scooted herself to a…
God’s Garden: Part 3
Timmy looked over at his mom who was raking the larger garden section smooth. “What do you think,…
God’s Garden: Part 2
“Can we start right now?” asked Tim. “I know I can do a great job, and my corn…
God’s Garden: Part 1
Timmy threw a stick across the back yard and laughed as the German Shepherd scurried to retrieve it.…
God’s Plan – Not Mine
Something was wrong! My body moved toward the kitchen, but my mind seemed to be in a dream.…
Are We Preparing Our Teenagers?
In their ongoing National Study of Youth and Religion, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill found…
Are Traditions Important to You
As I research my family history, I wonder about my ancestors’ traditions. Which ones, if any, were continued…
Allowing God to Lead Your Children
“Take your hands off the steering wheel and let the Lord drive,” my pastor told me as I…
God is Never Late
“I don’t know how much longer I can work at the bank, Mom,” said Jess. “The salary will…
How to Short-Circuit Depression
Depression and extreme sadness plague many of us from time to time and can temporarily cripple our lives.…
Reflecting the Love of Jesus
Two friends and I made a week-long trip to do family research. We all believe in Jesus and…
Personalizing Our Prayers
“Save my children, dear Lord,” prayed Liz, weeping. “Sharon and Kent have turned away from You and no…
Have You Cleaned Behind Your Ears?
“Why must I wash behind my ears? That’s what I want to know. Why can’t I just wash…
Feeding Our Brains
The hall exploded with teenagers rushing to their lockers as the 3:30 bell rang. Jan grabbed her books,…
Desensitized to the Word of God
Do you sit in church and only half-listen to the pastor’s sermon? When the altar call is made…
Coffee with Jesus
Whenever I visited my mother in Denver many years ago, I always looked forward to her tradition of…
Break the Grip of Fear
Fear has many faces and none of them are good. We all experience the emotion of fear at…
When Your World Falls Apart
“Portland Suicides Spike! Nearly twice as many people have died by or attempted suicide in Portland’s downtown and…
The Autumn of Life
Since God designed the seasons of the year, it is easy to see Him as an artist, painting…
Directions, Please
The Bible tells us of a shepherd boy, David, whom God chose to be king of Israel. David…
One Step at a Time
When I received the telephone call that my ninety-two-year-old mother had almost died, I knew it was time…
Divorced – The Last Goodbye
Mom, the news about Dad isn’t good, said Jerry. Sharon braced herself against the kitchen cabinets and closed…
The Brave Queen
Romance, drama, and excitement surrounded Queen Esther’s life. Her story is almost like that of Cinderella, in which…
Etched in Stone
Researching family history has been a hobby of mine for many years. It surprised my children when they…
The Power of Words
I once heard a radio preacher say that the most ferocious monster in the world has his den…