Snuggle Up and Read
It is a wet, chilly season here in Illinois. I love to see God’s handiwork painted in the fall colors of the leaves. I love to enjoy a bowl of warm, homemade soup with my family. I love to snuggle … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Family Life
Good Ethical Morals: Removing the Spirit of Lying!
Children witness what we say and do and what others around them say and do. There is a well-known adage: “Watch your thoughts, they become words; Watch your words, they become actions; Watch your actions, they become habits; Watch your … Continue reading →
Fun ideas for families when the lights go out
My husband and I have spent much of the day preparing for Hurricane Matthew. We’ve had a false sense of security until the predictions changed. Instead of Matthew blowing out to sea, they are now predicting he will hug … Continue reading →
Make a Family Devotion Jar
Kids love routine, but they also love surprises. Here is a quick way to include both in your family devotions with kids. Create a family devotion jar. Make slips of paper with activities (various devotion styles). Let the kids take … Continue reading →
Hallowe’en
Halloween makes me uneasy. Always has. Ghoulish images, horror films, ghost stories, visions of death and destruction that seem to permeate this “holiday” doesn’t intrigue me one bit. I find all that disturbing and avoid all contact with such imagery. … Continue reading →
A Lesson from the Squirrels
Growing up in west Michigan, I loved the change of seasons. Each of the four seasons had its own unique way of changing the landscape to display the wonder and beauty of God’s creation. Seasons were celebrated with food, festivities, … Continue reading →