Tag Archives: Faith
Answering the Hard Questions - What Kids Need to Know
The world is a tricky place and kids are naturally curious. They are learning to be imaginative, open-minded, and critical thinkers. As we teach our children how to look at the world it is important t...
Shari Lynne Jan 10, 2024
Leaning Into Peace for 2024
My friend (a counselor) has noticed time and time again that her clients go through the same things at the same time even though they don't know each other. If one is feeling tired and overwhelmed, he...
Ann Kirsten Jan 03, 2024 GettyImages | Oatawa
Good News of Great Joy - Why We Can Have Hope
Have you ever done something wrong after saying you would never do it again? Falling for the same sin over and over? Paul puts it so well in Romans 7:15-25. For I do not understand my own actions [I a...
Rachel Matembe Dec 27, 2023 PC: GettyImages
All is Calm, All is Bright
Someone asked me recently how I stay joyful and focused on what really matters this time of year. I adore Christmas and all that comes with it, but it takes some intentionality to make sure that my fa...
Maria Magee Dec 20, 2023 GettyImages | Borchee
Keep Growing
Luke 2:52 - And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and with people. Our five-year-old son lost his top front teeth this week. The Hubby pulled out the first one with some floss. I...
Rachel Matembe Dec 08, 2023
Maybe We'll Get it Right Next Year
Each year on Thanksgiving Eve, I send my husband to the post office to mail out our Christmas cards. We always do family photos in the Fall and I promptly order our holiday cards and ensure my labels ...
Stephanie O'Farrell Dec 07, 2023 GettyImages | AleksandarNakic
For the Mother Pursuing a Dream
The 'Imagine More' concept and approach can help parents work with their children to guide them in finding God's path for their lives, as well as help parents find the same path while keeping their pa...
Stephanie Nelson Nov 29, 2023
God Will Teach You What to Teach Your Children
Judges 13:12 - Manoah then asked, "When your promise comes true, what rules must the child obey and what will be his work?" What Manoa asked the angel of the Lord when he was told that they were going...
Rachel Matembe Nov 28, 2023
Emotional Snowballs. When My Emotions Get the Best of Me
I was reminded this week that my emotions often get the better of me. When that happens, I often picture a giant snowball rolling down a hill, gathering speed and size as it zooms to the bottom. Well,...
Ann Kirsten Nov 21, 2023 GettyImages | Tatyana Tomsickova
We're Better Together When in Community
This past weekend I have been particularly reminded that God created us to thrive in community. I was reminded that there is strength in numbers. Even God Himself observed that it is not good for man ...
Rachel Matembe Nov 17, 2023