Hold On or Let Go

Hold On or Let Go

Several weeks ago Leah and I were enjoying a snack with our kiddos and we asked our little boy to pick up all the trash and throw it away once we finished eating. Our little boy stopped and picked up all the pieces of trash, approximately 8 to 10 pieces. However,...
Part of the Family

Part of the Family

Philippians 1:6 being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. NIV) What is the best thing about being a family? Is it the fun times we have together? Maybe the vacations and the hassle that...
Are You a People Person?

Are You a People Person?

Scott Pruitt 15 He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation. (Mark 16:15 NIV) Did you ever wonder how much you would miss family and friends when you couldn’t see them every day or at least each week? Have you even noticed...
Helping Kids During a Crisis

Helping Kids During a Crisis

Over the weekend as we watched the news unfold concerning the spread of the Coronavirus I began thinking of ways we could be helping our children navigate this time of major change. Below are a few trauma-informed thoughts: Remember stress weakens your immune system....
Unclean

Unclean

“Anyone with such a defiling disease must wear torn clothes, let their hair be unkempt, cover the lower part of their face and cry out, ‘Unclean! Unclean!’ As long as they have the disease they remain unclean. They must live alone; they must live...
In Christ

In Christ

In Christ you are: Given every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms Chosen in Him by God before creation Adopted as God’s children in Him Redeemed by His blood Forgiven of your sins Lavished with God’s grace When did this happen? When you heard the message of...