My Anniversary

My Anniversary

Sorry for how dark this picture is!Today, June 10Th, is our anniversary! Sixteen years ago today, Tim and I got married in the church I grew up in.I love sharing how we met. We met when I was in the 8th grade; he was in the 9Th. Back then, we only had 2 Junior Highs...
Family Vacation

Family Vacation

We have been in Wrightsville Beach, NC this week enjoying some much needed family time! Thought I’d share some of our trip with you! The above picture was sunset the first evening we were there – breath-takingly beautiful! My children loved playing in the...

Discipline without Love…

Colossians 3:21Fathers, do not embitter your children or they will become discouraged.Not too long ago, I watched a single mom, whom I love and respect, with her teenage kids. They adore their mother. They always have. But when the subject of their father came up...

Do Our Children Know They are Loved?

1 John 4:19″We love because He first loved us.”As you read the title, I’m sure your knee-jerk response is, “of course my children know they are loved.” But let me ask you, what kind of atmosphere have you created in your home? One of love...

Making the Most of the Time – Great Ideas!

Colossians 4:5Make the most of every opportunity.Suzi shares that statistics say, the average Mom spends 4 minutes a day in meaningful interaction with her children. The average Dad spends 2 and a half minutes. Yikes! As I read this am I the average Mom? Some days, I...

Who are our Children’s Greatest Influencers?

Proverbs 13:20 NLTWalk with the wise and become wise; associate with fools and get in trouble.Hope you had a great weekend! If you are just joining us, today’s post is a continuation of the series: “Are we giving our children to the devil?” I was...