Pumpkin Prayers

Pumpkin Prayers

Trunk or Treat is almost here! So we carved our pumpkin, to get ready to SHINE for JESUS! This year we made a star pumpkin, because I love stars! It also makes me think of Philippians 2:15 and how we can “shine like stars” in the world that needs God’s hope. There are lots of [...]

I’m Not Going to Keep Bugging You about This, But…

Just Believe

Sixty-three kids have lots of energy, especially when they are singing Christmas music at the top of their lungs!  Add to that all the actions that go along with those songs.  Arms are swinging, toes are tapping and voices are singing all about Jesus,  I love it!  I know, it is only October, but the [...]

Celebrate!

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I remember distinctly, the moment that each of our three kids was born. Marveling at their uniqueness, counting every finger and every toe.  Dreaming about their future.  Each one a miracle from the Lord.  As they grew, we learned more about this “little person”  who has invaded our lives.  Their likes and dislikes, their laughter [...]

5 Days and Counting…

5 Days and Counting...

Kids love to count down the days.  It’s 5 more sleeps until we get a puppy!  It’s 2 weeks until we go to Crystal Palace!  My Birthday is in 10 months!   They are always keeping track…..and I thinks parents don’t often realize how much they do remember.  Our kids are 22, 19 and 15 now, [...]

Less Is More

Time is a ticking away, and it is October already!  Sometimes things can feel out of control, especially when our lives are crammed full of lots of “good things”.   We are well into the fall now, and trying to adjust to a new family schedule.  Do you find yourself saying, “Can we really do this?”  [...]

The B-I-B-L-E, Yes That’s the Book for Me!

This time of the year, it’s back to school and back to a routine.  I loved picking out new school supplies as a kid, and still love markers, stickers and colored paper!  Kids love being a part of picking out their supplies, which are an important part of their school day. Why not include in [...]

Courageous Parenting

Dan and I saw “The Help” at the theater last week. I had been waiting a long time to see this movie, and had hear lots of great things about it.  And I wasn’t disappointed!  I think one of my favorite parts of the movie, was what one of the maids would always remind the [...]

Discovering Something New, So You Can Be Better at What You Do

Kidz World in Quispamsis, 2011-2012 As our kids head back to school this week, we are looking at another year square in the face.  I am remembering some of the memories I have about my first days at school.  I remember falling in a mud puddle with my new skirt on, new teachers, going into [...]

Real Men Eat Suckers!

Trunk or Treat I love the look in a child’s eyes, when they realize they are getting something really good…..right now! It could be anything, but their face says it all, they are excited! I was passing out Trunk or Treat information at the Community Expo this week, and that also included passing out SUCKERS [...]

Fun Doesn’t Stop When Summer Ends!

Here we are, trying to fit in as many last minute “fun things” as we can before the summer ends. Isn’t it funny how busy we can be having fun, and we still want more! It is almost as if, when summer ends our fun ends at the same time. I am sure glad that [...]