Between holiday baking, hunting for the perfect tree, decorating, preparing for visiting relatives, and making sure everyone gets the ideal gift, Christmas can be anything but peaceful for a busy mom.
Continue reading →According to Barna.com three out of five children raised in the church leave by the time they are fifteen. Most never return. I don’t doubt those findings. I see it in my own church and in my own family. So … Continue reading →
Many years at Christmas have found my husband and myself (and our sons when they were little) shopping together to purchase gifts to give to our favorite ministries or local charities. Toys for Tots. Angel Tree. Shoeboxes for church missions … Continue reading →
Proverbs 17:22a (NIV) says, “A cheerful heart is good medicine.” This idea is spot on target. Scientific research verifies that laughter carries many benefits. How? According to the Mayo Clinic, when you laugh, your body releases endorphins. This chemical relieves … Continue reading →
Perfectly Poppy by Tricia Stone-Shumaker is a delightful rhyming story about inclusivity and the differences that make you exceptional.
Continue reading →This week, we begin traveling through the New Testament with our Scripture memorization activities for kids. The hardest part of today’s unit was choosing which verses to include! How do you look at the entirety of the Gospels and pick … Continue reading →
