As the country begins to open back up after the COVID-19 shut down, people are asking “what’s next”, and wondering what the “new normal” will look like. My kids are wondering about what school will look like in the fall, and whether or not their volleyball season will happen. We’re all tired of being in limbo, and looking forward to getting...
During the greatly increased time at home we are experiencing during this pandemic, your family has no doubt been spending increased time streaming shows and movies. I’m also pretty sure that your kids and teenagers have been scrolling through the shows available to them on Netflix, Amazon Prime, etc. and wanting to explore new movies and series. The problem is that some...
During this time of social distancing and the COVID-19 Pandemic, we are feeling the need for community more than ever. We miss the encouragement of gathering together to worship and serving side by side with friends. It seems like it’s been forever since we’ve had people in our home to share a meal and talk. It is so evident that...
Our God is good and faithful. He is all-knowing, all-powerful, and He is always with us. Christ died for our sins, and as forgiven believer, I can have confidence that nothing can separate me from the love of God (Romans 8:35-39) These truths about God’s character and His promises are “known” and familiar to me and other Christ-followers. However, it...
During this time of social distancing and more time at home, one thing our family has been doing is watching movies. With Disney Plus, it’s easy to gather everyone together and pick something to watch. Recently, we decided to pick an older movie that the kids haven’t seen. I gave them a few choices, and Katelyn, my 8-year-old, excitedly chose “Old Yeller” because...
Do you spend too much time on your phone? As parents, it’s easy to look at our kids or teens and stress over the amount of time they spend on their devices. However, it’s important to keep in mind that the amount of time we spend on our phones is an issue for everyone in our families, not just the kids....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=120&v=3IPMq4-mLd4&feature=emb_logo Please watch the video above before reading this article. Ah, Christmas! “The most wonderful time of the year.” For most, it’s the busiest time of the year. And for some, the most stressful time of the year. This season evokes memories of time past. Some look back nostalgically and wish for things to be the same. For others...
Years ago, when the girls were young, Steve attended an out-of-town conference for a few days, and before he left home he posted several sticky notes around the house for our girls and me to find. Prominently displayed on the inside of my bedroom door was a note that read, “Sara, you are an awesome mom, and you are going to...
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