It’s Spring Break around here, and I couldn’t be happier. I love it when all of my little people are home. I could do this spring break – perfect weather – sleeping in – kids running in and out – togetherness thing for a few more weeks. Pretty please? So, instead of rolling into the “Is it summer-time yet?” blues, I bring you:… Read More
The Pre-Teen Contract
My eldest turns 11 today. 11 … which is, from what I hear, the last sane year we have left with her for awhile. It’s time to batten down the hatches, friends. The pre-teen years have arrived. So, to commence this pivotal year, we’ve decided to implement: {Disclaimer: We do not contract our kids often; This would be our first. This contract… Read More
One Question
I came across this verse the other day while reading a book. They are red letter words; Jesus speaking. From John 5:17: source – text added I can’t get His words out of my head. His words and some questions that invite my response. Do I believe that God is always at His work, to this very day? Do I believe that Jesus is living… Read More
A Motto {for the godless}
It’s a one-liner from a movie that I can’t get out of my head.(This is what happens when I watch movies, people. Even the animated ones. Lines become blog posts in my head. This one I’ve been thinking about since I first saw this with the kids months ago.) In the movie, The Croods, the ultra-paranoid cave-dad lives with this motto: “Never not be… Read More
3 Great Reads to start off 2014
Anyone looking for a few good books to read as we jump into 2014? I read each of these books at the close of last year, and I can’t wait to recommend them to you. They are the soul-cleansing, heart-opening, garbage-dealing, life-changing kind of books … the perfect three books to read at the start of a New Year. So, without further ado … Book #1:… Read More
8 Questions as You Look Back on 2013
There’s something about the New Year that gets me excited. I love the idea of starting new. Actually, now that I think about it, maybe it’s one of God’s very favorite things too. A clean slate. A fresh beginning. Oh yeah! That’s God alright. However … Before the calendar turns and we set off into a New Year, it might be good to reflect back first. I know they say,… Read More
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