Last fall, my husband, Josh, and I had had enough! Enough of the greediness and the ugly words that tend to follow, like “mine,” “more,” and “now.” The current holiday season wasn’t helping our ache for contentment within our family. The plea for Christmas lists and constant gift exchanges among friends was just growing the…
Kids in the Word
After Easter: Keeping Christ The Center
Easter is over. For the next 8 months, it is really easy to go through the motions of church and Christianity – especially for our children. We live in a world where Christmas and Easter are the only times we focus on Christ, even sometimes in Christian homes. How can we keep Christ the center,…
The Gift of Grandparents
I grew up as a military brat, which meant that I never lived near my grandparents. Fortunately, this didn’t stop my parents and grandparents from doing things to make sure we had a great relationship with them. My mom’s parents made a trip to see us every year, no matter where we were. They helped…
Comforting Psalms Scripture Memory Cards (Psalm 23 & 121)
Here are your April scripture cards for the Kids in the Word Family Scripture Memory Challenge! There are many passages in scripture that can comfort us when we’re scared, worried, or just need a hug from God. Psalm 23 and 121 are a couple of favorites that we have put into scripture cards and posters for your family!…
When the Storms Come
I often have people ask me about which story in the Bible is my favorite. I almost always tell them that it’s the Parable of the Wise and Foolish Builders in Matthew. The interesting thing is though, when someone asks me what my least favorite story in the Bible is, I give the same answer.