As for ME and my house, we will serve the Lord. Joshua 24:15 Did you know that the most spiritual thing you can do sometimes is say “no”? I literally just did it, and it was so hard. I serve in a women’s Bible study at my church. I teach, I lead devotions, I mentor. My leader recently asked if I could take on a new level of leadership. She explained the new role and asked me to pray about it. I did. I sought the counsel of people who know and love me. I took honest stock of my life right ... continue reading...
Summer Reading Suggestions for Kids
Here we are in the midst of summer fun! Family time takes precedence during the long daylight hours. Reading promotes wisdom, and we have compiled a list of good reading choices that your children will enjoy reading (or listening to). These stories affirm good values and help children develop stronger morals and better people skills. These story synopses were taken directly from the Authors. 0-2 years old Love, Mama by Jeanette Bradley With a heartwarming story and tender ... continue reading...
Summer Fun List of 30 Ideas!
Summer is in full swing! Here is Summer Fun List of 30 ideas of activities to do with or without the kids this summer! These Ideas range from FREE to just a little bit of spending money and there is something for everyone on this list! Go Camping in your backyard Visit your favorite water park Go to the movies Set up a Lemonade Stand Go on a hike Visit your local petting zoo Home Depot Workshops William Sonoma kids cooking class Scavenger Hunt Play Tennis Build ... continue reading...
The One Thing That Really Matters When Raising a “Well-Rounded” Child
My children are 8, 9, 11, and (almost) 13. If you have children in this range, you know how many sports and activities are vying to steal our family time. All good things! Sports teach our kids to value teamwork, healthy competition, physical exertion, hard work, sportsmanship, authority outside of the home... Other activities teach our children a skill or encourage their growth in leadership like music, art, various clubs, or student council. Still more are church activities like Awana or youth ... continue reading...
Choosing to Serve the Lord in the Our World Today
As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord… Joshua 24:15 I took my son to college orientation this past weekend. He’s the first in our family to “go away” to college in at least a generation. We were barraged with information about college life, including what to do when our freshman gets drunk, what to do when our freshman is sexually active… not if, but when. My son, my rule-following, high self-monitoring son came to me, in shock…”Mom… they didn’t even talk about abstinence as an ... continue reading...
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