by Shannon Popkin | Oct 7, 2011 | Church, Family, Kids' Perspective
I looked down at Cade in the pew beside me, busy at work decorating his bulletin. I thought, “Well, at least he’s not distracting anyone.” But when I looked closer, I realized that he was worshipping God in his own way:Yes, we do! All of us…(If...
by Shannon Popkin | Oct 5, 2011 | Father, Kids' Perspective, Parenting
My husband is selflessly available to our kids, and they know it. If he’s in the room, they’re constantly saying, “Hey, Dad… Hey, Dad…” If he’s somewhere else in the house, but they know he’s home, they will find him....
by Shannon Popkin | Oct 3, 2011 | Kids' Perspective, Parenting
I was talking to a young mom at church, when a little boy came up and tugged on her skirt. He said, “I hun-gy.” She picked him up and continued to talk to me. A few moments later, he said again, “I hun-gy.” She bounced him on her hip a little...
by Shannon Popkin | Sep 30, 2011 | Parenting
David was a little boy, who enjoyed playing music while he was out with the sheep. I’m sure David never picked up his lyre, saying, “I’m going to practice every day so maybe someday, I’ll gain audience with the king. Then, if I play my cards...
by Shannon Popkin | Sep 28, 2011 | Father
Here in Grand Rapids, we’re hosting our annual Art Prize event, which always reminds me of this story, which occurred the first time our family attended:We were gazing at some of the outdoor sculptures when we bumped into some old family friends, the Smiths*,...