I am not sure how often it occurs, but probably thousands of times each month a child is born that the parents are unable to keep, do not want, or the parents die. To me this is quite sad. However, since committing to Christ I have learned that God certainly can take a sad situation and turn it into a good and joyful one.

"What God have united, let no man separate", a quotation taken from the Bible about marriage.

While many rejoice upon hearing of a birth, no matter where that child is or who their parents are, they enter into a world tainted with sin and join the rest of us who have a sin nature. Yet, just over 2000 years ago, at the right time, God intervened to correct this otherwise hopeless situation.

A mystery waiting to be solved.

The character of a loving mother.

A little conversation with my two years old girl before she went to sleep.

I am 40+ now and am greatly enjoying the wonders of childhood. No, I am not having a midlife crisis. Nor am I speaking of the daily joys I am blessed with watching my seven month old grandson discover his hands, feet, fingers, etc. I am speaking of the joy of being a child of God.

This is a prayer for my extended family on my mother’s side.

An informative article with helpful websites about naming a child in Islam.

A report.