by Shannon Popkin | Dec 19, 2014 | Compassion, Family, Gifts, Holidays, Hospitality, Kids' Perspective
Each year, our friends, the Gebhards, put up a ‘Jesus Stocking’ at their house in December. All month, they collect money, and then use the funds to buy a gift for someone in need. All month, they thumb through the Samaritan’s purse catalog, hoping to be able purchase...
by Shannon Popkin | Nov 24, 2014 | Communication, Family, Holidays, Kids' Perspective, Parenting
During one particular sports season, my son Cole complained that his coach screamed more at him than anyone else on the team. And from what I was hearing on the sidelines, I decided he might be right! I constantly heard my son’s name being screamed across the...
by Shannon Popkin | Dec 23, 2013 | Family, Gifts, Holidays, Roles, Women
When Lindsay was five, I took her shopping and let her choose a Christmas gift for each family member. For Mamaw (my mom), she chose a figurine of a little girl. You can imagine how lovely it was, since it was from the Dollar Store.Mom, of course, gave Lindsay a big...
by Shannon Popkin | Dec 17, 2013 | Family
“Will she believe me–that I’ve done nothing wrong? As the wife of a priest, I’m sure she’s heard plenty of excuses…”As Mary rushed to see her cousin in the hill country, her mind was surely occupied with measuring out each of...
by Shannon Popkin | Dec 2, 2013 | Family
Thanks to Beyond Bath Time for publishing this story.My husband and I recently enjoyed a restful weekend away. We basked in beautiful scenery, interruption-free discussions, and the slower pace we had been craving. Before heading home, we took a walk on a golf course,...
by Shannon Popkin | May 10, 2013 | Family, Legacy, Michelle, Parenting
by: Michelle LovelessI took one look at my son and my heart was touched. His hair was brushed to the side.I don’t think anyone else in the whole world would have caught this little detail, but it meant a lot to me.My mom, known as ‘Grandma Bonnie’ at...
