For your next family night, surprise your kids and pick a movie they probably haven’t seen in a while, one featuring your family! If you’re anything like me, you take tons of videos and once they tape is full, they hardly ever resurface. They’re in their little box, being safely stored for that … [Read more...] about Family Movie Night: Starring You!
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Staying on Track
Trust God from the bottom of your heart; don't try to figure out everything on your own. Listen for God's voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; he's the one who will keep you on track. Proverbs 3:5-6 (Message) A few short weeks after getting renewed focus for this new year, I am in … [Read more...] about Staying on Track
Sick Days
Last week, both girls were down with the fevers, aches, coughs, and colds. In spite of my plans to make homemade chicken soup and read stories by their bedside, we ended up watching a Sponge bob marathon and eating leftover pizza. Two days in, I began to feel guilty and made more of an effort. … [Read more...] about Sick Days
Five Fat Files
This idea is from one of my all-time favorite books, A Woman After God’s Own Heart, by Elizabeth George. In her book, she discusses the importance of intentional spiritual growth. Instead of reading anything that comes your way, she suggests picking five areas you’d like to grow in and limit your … [Read more...] about Five Fat Files
Unity through prayer
As of today, we have a new President. You may agree or disagree with his politics and policies. Maybe your vote helped choose him, or maybe you would not have chosen him if it was up to you. But guess what? The voting is over, and whether or not you like it, he is now in fact the leader of our … [Read more...] about Unity through prayer
A Family That Collects Together…
Ordinary things become treasures when you turn it into a family collection. Kids of all ages will love to be a part of finding and displaying treasures, and you’ll love working together as a family. First, decide together what you’ll collect. A hint: Be selective. Your collection will likely … [Read more...] about A Family That Collects Together…
