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The Precious Memories And Moments Of Our Lives

It is amazingĀ  to realize what we can learn from children. Today has been a very special day in our family because it is my little boy’s 5th birthday. Considering he came into this world prematurely, and nothing has been “normal” about his childhood, this Golden Birthday milestone is a big one for us. His [...]

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Dealing With The Curve Balls Of Life

Have you ever noticed that trying news seems to come in spurts. Recently, I found out that several of my loved ones are facing difficult diagnoses and prognoses. These are faithful Christians who try to make a positive difference in the world. Of course, as many people do, I have to ask, “Why?” If only [...]

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10 Easy Ways To Make A Positive Difference

Almost everybody has the desire to make a difference in the lives of others. As Christians, we are often times instructed to be the “salt and the light” and “go forth and serve the Lord.” We have simple opportunities to make a difference in the lives of others each and every day. However, most of [...]

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We Are All Perfect In The Eyes Of God

Having younger children is interesting because they tend to notice and question differences between people. Whether it is color, style, language, size, obvious religious preference, or a multitude of other differences, they have no problem pointing them out. They never intend to be rude, crude, or disrespectful. They notice differences that are honest and true, [...]

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Keep Intimacy Alive In Marriage

Most married couples go through periods of drought when it comes to intimacy. These seems to happen to couples after they have been married for a while. At the beginning of a new marriage, intimacy seems to be a major part of the relationship. They call it the “honeymoon” phase for a reason. A newly [...]

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When The Landscape Seems To Be Shifting Hold Fast To The Bible

It seems that a time of change is upon us. Have you noticed the landscapes around you shifting? Have you noticed that when you thought things were calm and comfortable, somebody stops by and puts mud in your boots? Have you noticed any changes in the environment that surrounds you? I am not sure if [...]

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The Summer Season Is A Time For Growth

Summertime is a time for growth by nature. Everything is reborn or renewed in the spring and growth starts and lasts throughout the summer. Growth is not only for plants though. People also experience seasons of growth. One such way to grow throughout the summer is to grow in relationship with Christ. Many people tend [...]

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Fifteen Fun, Family Friendly, Christian Ideas For Summer

Regardless of the age of the children, it seems that we are always looking for something that we can do as a family to keep active, have fun, and be together. If there is a chance to give back to the community or get in a little bit of education or Bible time, even better. [...]

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The Top 10 Ways To Guide Your Children To Success

As I am sure most parents do, I struggle with whether or not I am doing everything I can to lead my children and teach them the right things to put them on the correct path. Today my beautiful daughter, Faith (6), came to me and told me she had something “very important and serious” [...]

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Christian Marriage… Living Life As One

  This awesome poem was written by a woman who has since passed on. She truly understood the meaning of marriage. As Christians, when we decide to get married we are making a covenant with another person to become one person before God. We commit to be together for an entire lifetime. It is important [...]

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