by Beth Vice | May 15, 2026 | Death, Faith, Family, Hope, Jesus, Sickness, Waiting
My sister-in-law, Kathy, passed away April 27 after nine grueling months of chemo, emergency hospital stays, hope for recovery, and finally the news that her body was giving out. It was heartbreaking to see her suffer. She wanted to live with her husband into old age,... 
by Beth Vice | Dec 14, 2024 | Christmas, Faith, Family, Holidays, Jesus, Parenting
One of our granddaughters was over last Sunday and noticed only two of the five candles burning on our centerpiece. She thought we needed to light the rest. That gave me a chance to explain that they were Advent candles and we only light one each Sunday, and each... by Beth Vice | Aug 9, 2024 | Family, Home School, Parenting, The Writing Life
I’m so excited to announce Peace Within Your Borders is now available on Amazon! I hope to offer some encouraging words–whether you’re a homeschooling parent, grandparent, co-op member, or simply someone who cares about the importance of... 
by Beth Vice | Apr 30, 2024 | Family, Home School, Hope, Parenting
Good parenting is exhausting! It would be easier to just let our kids do whatever they want—eat sugar and no vegetables; give in when they whine; let the TV, computer, and phone keep them out of our way; let them make life-altering choices based on their feelings and... 
by Beth Vice | Feb 21, 2024 | Crisis, Death, Faith, Family, Fathers, Hope, Jesus, Relationships
My dad died unexpectedly on January 26. I’m missing him. He was 90 and could no longer read, or drive, or teach Sunday school, since his stroke last Christmas Eve. But Dad was back to playing pickle ball three times a week, and lifting weights for two. His sense of... by Beth Vice | Jun 20, 2023 | Crisis, Death, Family, Forgiveness, Gratitude, Hope, Jealousy, Parenting, Relationships
I know people whose families have been ripped apart after their parents or grandparents died and those remaining argued and grabbed for what their loved ones left behind. Relationships were permanently severed, leaving bitter resentment between family members. This is...