The Wonderful Years – Inspiring Our Middle School Kids to Serve
Oh, the wonderful middle school years. I use the word “wonderful” with all sincerity. However, “wonderfully challenging” might be a more accurate description. W... Read More...
Pie in My Face – a Thanksgiving Family Game
What You'll Need for Pie in My Face:
• large sheet of construction paper
• permanent marker
• 15 pie tins
• 4–5 cans of whipped cream
• gummy letters
• 15... Read More...
Prayers of Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a time to thank God, not just for what He has done for us, but for the
people He has done it through. God works through each of us to bring His... Read More...
Bite-Sized Pumpkin Pies
I'm not sure why, but anything "bite sized" gets kids excited. Don't be fooled though: your children will have fun helping you make these delicious treats, but... Read More...
Hope for Orphans
About Hope for Orphans
There are fatherless children in America. There are fatherless children around the world. There are fatherless children among unreache... Read More...
Comfortable in the Lonely – Truth for Military Spouses
No one ever said it’d be easy. In fact, I clearly remember someone advising me against it. “Don’t marry someone who is committed to the military. He won’t be ar... Read More...
Fear Not – God Equips, Encourages, and Empowers Us to Parent
Sometimes parenting high schoolers feels like navigating unchartered waters: uncomfortable and scary! I remember when my oldest daughter (now in college) wanted... Read More...
Chex Mix Harvest Hash
Allow your kids to spread the Chex Mix Harvest Hash dry ingredients on baking sheets while you make the caramel topping— be sure to invite them to watch when yo... Read More...
Walk on Water
We live in a culture obsessed with obtaining the most comfortable lifestyle - not one that embraces stepping out of the comfort zone. God commands us to comfort... Read More...
Baked Sweet Potato and Black Bean Taquitos with Cilantro Lime Cream
As parents, we know our kids need their fruits and vegetables, but getting children to actually eat them presents a never-ending challenge. Most of us probably ... Read More...
Marriage Takes Courage
If I’m honest, marriage isn’t what I expected. Now don’t get me wrong, there is a lot about it I love, but it is much more challenging than I ever imagined. My ... Read More...
Do Not Grow Weary – Encouragement for Parenting Middle Schoolers
Galatians 6:9 says, “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” Let’s be honest: parenting midd... Read More...