Enchanted Rock is a pink granite stone, an ancient magma chamber that rises out of the Texas Hill Country, a testament to the volcanic activity of the past. One spring day our little family climbed it. My husband carried the baby while I helped Jordan, our 4 year-old son, and Jessica our 6 year-old daughter.Continue reading “Challenges”
Author Archives: Kim Hofhiens
Shoes and Ministering
In 2019 Eliud Kipchoge ran an amazing marathon in just under 2 hours! He did it wearing the controversial Nike ZoomX Vapor Fly Next%. This shoe is equipped with a full length carbon fiber plate that flexes to provides propulsion with each step. It is the fastest running shoe ever made. As soon as KipchogeContinue reading “Shoes and Ministering”
ROBINS
…BUILD a nest each year. Driven by instinct they mate and raise their chicks, often in the same location year after year. This practice leads to yearly nesting grounds. Unfortunately, the yearly nesting ground was my staircase. I didn’t want a mess on the stair again, so I began a campaign to pull down theContinue reading “ROBINS”
Middle-grade
Middle grade fiction is for children ages 8-13 years. These years are important in the continued development of a healthy young person. Events that happen now will help them chart their course as they continue on their life’s journey. One summer, when I was 11 years old, I swam in Lake Pend Oreille in NorthernContinue reading “Middle-grade”
Before and After Life
“Our birth is but a sleep and a forgetting:The Soul that rises with us, our life’s Star,Hath had elsewhere its setting,And cometh from afar:Not in entire forgetfulness,And not in utter nakedness,But trailing clouds of glory do we comeFrom God, who is our home:” William Wordsworth (1770-1850) As Covid-19 has spread its deadly effects throughout theContinue reading “Before and After Life”
Desire
Joy D Jones, in her talk Essential Conversations, discussed four principles that parents need to discuss with their kids. These principles are faith in Jesus Christ, repentance, baptism and the gift of the Holy Ghost and prayer. These are truly essential discussion points, but I believe another critical principle also needs to be addressed or,Continue reading “Desire”
Essential Conversations
Recently, Joy D Jones spoke about Essential conversations – discussions that can lead children to understand basic gospel principles such as, repentance, faith, baptism, and prayer. Though it sounds difficult to have these essential conversations, I found it easiest when I was trying hard to live the gospel myself. Experiences where I was forced toContinue reading “Essential Conversations”
Healing Relationships
“WHEN faced with unfairness, we can push ourselves away from God or we can be drawn toward Him for help and support…. Rather than becoming bitter, let Him help you become better.” (Dale G Renlund) Recently, I visited a friend who I hadn’t seen in more than 6 months. Her health restrictions had kept herContinue reading “Healing Relationships”
Television and Movie Ratings
The other day my husband and I sat down to watch a television program on Amazon Prime. It was rated 13+. Five minutes in, with no real provocation, one character goes on a rant including five F-bombs! Disappointed in the lack of class, we shut it off. Why can’t the television industry keep the oldContinue reading “Television and Movie Ratings”
From Heroes and Rebels
Alerted by the noise, Aunt Josie came around the display. “Mr Gunroe!” she said, in amazement. She folded her arms across her chest. “What are you doing here?” “I heard there was a Mound Builder display at the library and I wanted to see it. I had no idea you were behind it.” “Hi, I’mContinue reading “From Heroes and Rebels”
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