We all go through times when life throws us a curve ball, and suddenly, we’re in stress mode. If you’re in this spot right now with worries taking up all of your headspace try some of these tips: Catch your concerns When distressful thoughts start swirling up in your mind, you have the option at…
NUMBER ONE: Your husband or wife is the number one person in your life. This means all family decisions and planning for the future are made together. PRIORITY: Nothing in life should ever be allowed to interfere with your relationship—whether it be disagreements, social media, pleasure, fame, money, career, or hobbies. WORDS: Conversations with your…
If you’ve ever moved to a new residence, what’s one of the first things on your to-do list? My guess is to paint some of the walls. This is an age-old trick to tidying up the appearance of worn-down houses to make them feel new again. My husband and I have moved several times since…
Do you tend to look forward with excitement or backward with regret most of the time? My husband and I are the true “opposites” type of couple regarding this matter (and pretty much everything else). He is optimistic and daring in most situations, whereas I’m more reflective and cautious about forging ahead too quickly. So, where…
We’ve all experienced Black Friday shopping and the anticipated early morning rush to department stores that often result in injured customers and destroyed merchandise. The madness of anticipated scarcity is a powerful force that drives people to push, shove, yell, and grab like it is the end of the world. Somewhere along the way in our…
The monotony and solitude of a quiet life stimulates the creative mind.” ~Albert Einstein You may think you’ve racked up enough alone time over the past few years to last a lifetime, but having regular stints of private time is actually good for our souls. In fact, we read in Psalm 62:5 where King David…
Death is an important matter of life. Do you ever talk with your children about it? Each year we see news reports about well-known, successful celebrities suddenly ending their lives. We hear about these tragic circumstances with shock and sadness—and so do our kids! We may think these headlines are sad or unfortunate, but then…
Do you have high expectations of yourself when it comes to parenting? Many of us try to make decisions for our child’s welfare before they’re even born. Especially as new parents, we want to make the best choices for their upbringing and decisions in life. This naturally brings about many questions as they’re growing up, such…
Choosing right from wrong is difficult sometimes, even for adults. For children who are surrounded by kids at school and in their neighborhoods with different values from their own families, making the correct decisions can be extremely hard. But for households that are involved in a consistent faith-based teaching environment at church and at home, the biblical…
Easter is a fun celebration with kids! Most young families (and their children) are involved in a frenzy of exciting activities including family lunches, egg hunts, and baskets full of candy. So, it’s no wonder why children enjoy the festivities surrounding this springtime holiday. Besides all the entertaining events with family and friends, Christian parents…