Ruth’s story speaks of the power of generosity Moving is hard. Most of us will not have to flee our homes due to famine or war, but many of us have experienced the challenge that comes with moving to a new location. If you’ve ever had to box up all your belongings and move to […] The post God offers provision, protection and redemption first appeared on Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young. The post God offers provision, protection and redemption appeared first on Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young.| Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young
Mother trees nourish and make space for the next generation. We recently had cousins visit us in Central California from the East Coast. We decided to take them for a day trip to one of our favorite spots — Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. They call this intersection of two national parks the “land of the giants,” characterized by magnificent mountains, frolicking foothills, expansive canyons, caves and caverns, and the world’s largest trees. I love taking visitors to see the ...| Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young
May is Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Month in the United States. In May, we celebrate the histories of Americans hailing from across the Asian continent and from the Pacific islands of Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia. The legislation to annually designate May as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month was instigated by two key […] The post 20 picture books by AANHPI authors you should add to your bookshelf first appeared on Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young. The pos...| Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young
The Gospel in Ruth (& a sneak peek at my new Bible study!) Imagine this scene with me like the opening to a movie. The movie director drops us right in the tension of this pivotal moment. Three widows have packed up all their belongings because Naomi heard there is food back in her homeland. […] The post Following the path to Bethlehem first appeared on Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young. The post Following the path to Bethlehem appeared first on Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young.| Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young
When my daughters were little, we started a tradition during the season of Advent. I gathered up different Christmas and winter books and wrapped them. Each night of Advent (starting December 1) the girls would open one of these books, and we would read them together. Advent is a season of preparing for the birth […] The post Christmas Book Advent first appeared on Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young. The post Christmas Book Advent appeared first on Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young.| Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young
May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPI) in the United States. In May, we celebrate the histories of Americans hailing from across the Asian continent and from the Pacific islands of Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia. The legislation to annually designate May as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month was instigated by two key dates:| Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young -
New book teaches how practice and perseverance pay off Every week my mom serpentined through Chicago traffic during rush hour to get me to piano lessons on time. I could not be late. Dr. Whang was strict, but with good intentions. She desired for her students to be the best they could be. With her […] The post Gifts and talents need to be tended first appeared on Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young. The post Gifts and talents need to be tended appeared first on Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young.| Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young
When I was a little girl, my mama was very intentional to find unique gifts and treats to include in my brother and my Easter baskets. She was a teacher so she always incorporated educational and creative gifts we could use, in addition to the usual chocolate bunnies and jelly beans. When I had kids […] The post 10 unique, multicultural goodies for your Easter baskets first appeared on Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young. The post 10 unique, multicultural goodies for your Easter baskets appeared firs...| Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young
Nana and Mama gathered the ingredients for making our special Italian pastry called pita piata. Daddy wiped off the table so we could roll out the dough. My little brother Paul squealed with glee, escaping Papa’s strong, hairy arms as he chased him around the room. While they played, my older cousin Carl and I […] The post Pita Piata Party: A recipe for remembrance first appeared on Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young. The post Pita Piata Party: A recipe for remembrance appeared first on Dorina Laz...| Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young
For more than a dozen years now I’ve had a practice of choosing a word of the year. I have a group of mom friends that I fondly call my “chai sisters.” We met years ago when our kiddos were still nursing and our highest call was changing dirty diapers. We would get together for […] The post Tips for choosing a word for your year first appeared on Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young. The post Tips for choosing a word for your year appeared first on Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young.| Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young
My midwife told me when I was birthing my second baby girl that if I held my breath the contractions would hurt even more. My natural reaction in pain is to tense my muscles and hold my breath to avoid the pain. In childbirth, I needed deep, long, measured breaths to carry me through the […] The post What to do when grief makes you angry first appeared on Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young. The post What to do when grief makes you angry appeared first on Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young.| Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young
Kailani's Gift Released April 2024 A picture book celebration of family, Filipino heritage, and dance that showcases the value of patience, perseverance, and blessing others with your gifts and talents. As Kailani watches her siblings practice a traditional Filipino dance for their grandparents’ anniversary party, she longs to join them. But keeping up with the| Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young -
Chasing God's Glory A unique and delightful children’s book about how God’s glory can be found all around us every day, from the award-winning author of Cora Cooks Pancit.“Mama, what exactly is glory?”When Zayla asks her mom to describe God’s glory, Mama knows it’s time for an adventure! Together, Mama and Zayla discover how sunrises and dancing, daffodils| Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young -
