Equipping Parents for The Journey
In less than two days, my family will join the more than 46 million Americans traveling farther than 50 miles from home, according to AAA. Why do we feel the need to manage traffic, luggage, children, and long lines at the gas stations? Of course there is fried turkey, stuffing, and pies galore, but the...
When I was a kid, there was no place you could hide a thing in my house that I would not find. In fact, I made it my business to know every nook and cranny of that place. Now, I was regularly unable to find where I left my shoes, but the important stuff, the stuff...
Join Kelley Wilkinson as she highlights the best points from Craig Jutilia’s book "Faith and the Modern Family" and shares the steps to creating healthy bonds with your family. ...
The lips are wagging, and the supposed “War on Christmas” theme is yet again raising its seasonal head. I never associated snowflakes on a cup with somehow sharing the message of Christ being the Savior of the world, so I feel the red cup fiasco is nothing more than a futile attempt by Satan to...
Who doesn’t love a good celebration? I know I never have to look too hard to find a reason to celebrate. The joy we find in gathering together with others to bond, reflect, and make memories is part of how God has created us as relational beings. There is no doubt God loves a...
“Rejoice always; pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 November marks the month to give thanks and publicly acknowledge our blessings. Right now on Facebook, people are sharing one post per day telling the world what they are thankful for. I am glad...
It occurs to me that with all the festivities taking place over the weekend, many families may take for granted what sensitive eyes are exposed to. As adults, we have been so grossly over-saturated by news, entertainment, and social media that we may not be in tune with how things grab hold of our hearts...
What comes to mind when you hear the word “theology”? While every person is a theologian, many think of theology as something reserved for those who have earned a seminary degree. The reality is, whatever you think of God and the Bible is a theological view, be it a home run or somewhere out in left...
‘Tis the season for raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens, chestnuts roasting on an open fire, and dreaming of a white Christmas. Oh, and I almost forgot! Standing in line to shop all night, embracing the commercialization of the holidays, and dropping some hard-owned dough in a little red bucket. Seriously, this has widely...
Is comparison hijacking your life? Come spend an evening with author Kay Wills Wyma and find relief from living in comparison. Most of us can relate to the questions asked in her new book I’m Happy for You: “Tired of performing? Feeling weighed down by the pressure to be Pinteresting? Does your friend’s wardrobe,...
‘Tis the season for turkey, football, family pictures, and service with your family. Wait–what was that? Because opportunities are more abundant this time of year, many families seize this as the only season to teach their children the value of serving. But the reality is, while bringing a meal to a family on Thanksgiving and...
A good name is better than fine perfume, and the day of death better than the day of birth. Ecclesiastes 7:1 The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. Men marry women like their mothers. Women fall for men like their dads. Nature over nurture. You have heard all these sayings and maybe, just maybe,...
