Encouragement for Family & Life
Have you ever seen a picture of Will Smith's swollen face from the movie "Hitch"?! I don't remember much from the movie, but waking up this morning to my 11 year old's face reminded me of that one small part of that movie. His eyes, lips, ears, nose...all swollen...
Sometimes, the unplanned conversations are the most impactful. And if our hearts are ready, God can use us to teach our kids in the most profounds ways!
We've outsourced most things when it comes to teaching our kids. But, this verse makes it clear, it is our responsibility as parents, to teach our kids to love God and keep His commandments. And I fully believe, it's time for us to rise up and take that responsibility back!
I'm going to be talking the next few months here about the importance of teaching our kiddos about Christ at home, I hope you'll join me! I'm going to be sharing things...
Hey everyone!! I'm excited to share some new things with you starting in 2019!! So excited, I thought I would do a video to share the news!!! [see below] I want to thank each of you for continuing to follow and read this blog...I'm so thankful for this community of believers! I pray you… Continue reading Teaching Our Kids About Christ at Home
Sweet girl. She turned 6 just over a week ago. She's young and loves Jesus...and decided to make that public tonight. We had water baptisms during our Christmas Eve service for the first time ever at our church. She was dressed up for service in her fanciest Christmas dress and wanted her hair braided all… Continue reading Our sweet Christmas Miracle
This summer was what my 10 year old would call "epic". We had planned for this trip for over a year...a mission trip to Cambodia...
For 10+ years there has been noise, lots of noise in my home...from crying to giggles, and playing tag to tattling. Silence is not something I get much of. Until today. Today our baby girl went to Kindergarten.
Bedtime is rapidly evolving with a 12 year-old daughter in the midst of puberty. It used to involve story time, holding her hand and lying next to her in her bed until she fell asleep. But it’s always included that one thing I never want her to forget...
Easter is one of my favorite times of the year! I love spring, the smell of fresh grass growing, daffodils popping up all over the hillside and birds chirping in the mornings. It's something almost magical...and it always turns my heart toward God!
