It was a real eye-opening Sunday for me recently when our pastor’s talk at church focused on priorities. Be it consciously or subconsciously, he explained that we do make time for things that are priorities in our lives. Looking back … Continue reading →
One of my favorite verses in the Bible is Psalm 24:1–The earth is the Lord’s and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it. Can any statement be more simple and yet more powerful? King David sums it … Continue reading →
With Summer vacation just a mere week away for my kindergartner, I have found myself compiling an ever growing list of fun activities for my girls and I to do together. Last summer one of our favorites was spending the afternoon picnicking … Continue reading →
People often ask me if I write only when I am inspired to write. The answer is no. I write because I am a writer, and sometimes the only inspiration I need is a contract and a deadline. Do teachers only teach … Continue reading →
If you watch little ones as they play, you will notice that they spend much of their time pretending. Imagination and fantasy are a very important part of early childhood development, and it’s something that toy manufacturers learned long ago. Baby dolls help little girls pretend … Continue reading →
As parents, we try to prepare our kids to be independent adults. There are so many life skills that need to be taught in the short time they live with us. One of them is learning to cook. Some kids … Continue reading →