Words. Our world revolves around these little things that have lasting power and consequences. Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits. Proverbs 18:21, NASB As children, we were taught to think before we speak. As adults, it seems we need to call...
Giving the Gifts of Technology This Christmas?
Are you introducing new technology to your home this holiday season? Whether you are giving a new smart phone, tablet, computer, or gaming system, these decisions can be a little scary. At times, it seems like you are inviting the world into your home—and into the hearts of your children. If you are anything like...
Changes and the Life of a Middle School Girl
It was kind of quiet around our house this past Sunday evening. We were each reflecting on our summer and mourning that it was coming to a close. What is it about going back to school that causes large emotional swings in our family? Could it be that change isn’t just hard for adults,...
Digitally Savvy
One-on-one communication is a lost art, and looking a person in the eye seems to be a thing of the past. It is a sad by-product of our digital world that children are seeing images and reading content that even the most mature of eyes should not view. This issue is aggravated by a lack...