[Fill in the blank]…God is still good
It seems that the whole world is a mess right now. We are hurting and broken. Navigating through an ever-moving terrain. This has been a crying in the middle of the night, feeling the weight of the world kind of year so far. None of us could have predicted how hard this year would be in so many ways.
Zoom meetings—the good, bad and ugly.
The lessons behind the screen
On a scale from 1-10 (1 low, 10 high) rate how often you look at your own image (mirror, reflection, screen pic, etc.) in a given day. As a bonus, see if you can keep track in a 24-hour period.
Defining the “New Normal” Again
We are reminded to give our attention to what God is doing right now and not to get worked up about what may or may not happen.
The Secret & Holy Power of Thanksgiving
“Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name! For the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations.” Ps. 100:4-5
How To Respond When Your Teen Doubts God
As parents, we shouldn’t shy away from talking about faith with our kids just because we are afraid of the outcome.
I’m No Wonder Woman
He uses the seemingly insignificant acts of life to weave an intricate and beautiful tapestry of His story. That text to a friend to encourage her or inviting that new woman out for coffee – these seem like small things, but God uses them in a mighty way.
My First Day of School | Ninja Turtles and Strawberry Shakes
We missed orientation, so I didn’t know what was on the other side of the giant brown metal door to the modular kindergarten room. The muffled shouts and laughter diffusing through it seemed to support Mom’s claim that there were other children behind it, and not a horde of monsters. Still, if it weren’t for […]
Jesus In The Classroom
It’s been a hot topic since the separation of church and state, established by the U.S. constitution. How do we show Christ to students, teachers and administration when the law prevents us from doing so? Inviting Jesus into the classroom goes beyond reciting scripture or singing in worship. What if we had the opportunity to […]
Time, TV, And Kids
As parents, we all want to take advantage of the time we have with our children, and make the most of every opportunity to influence their spiritual and emotional growth. Let’s talk time. As parents, we have to utilize the time and the opportunities that we have with our children in each season of life. […]
How A Retreat Changed Our Family
It’s hard to believe that a single weekend away could have such an impact, but it did. Rock Your Family changed our family. We started to pray as a family before meals, at bedtime, and even when we just felt the need. As parents, we wondered if the experiences at Rock Your Family would have […]