The Power of a Story

The Power of a Story

We all love a good story.  Good stories draw us in, entertain, and help us retain messages.  Children are a great example of this premise.  We have all had a child plead with us, “Tell me a story!” (and many times they want to hear it over and over again!). Throughout...
Launching our Children Into the World

Launching our Children Into the World

Ellen Stevens Exodus 2:3, When she could no hide him no longer, she got a papyrus basket… Then she placed the child in it and put it among the reeds along the bank of the Nile. We recently spent a weekend at Topsail Beach, enjoying my son’s birthday and good...
Bitterness Turned to Betterness

Bitterness Turned to Betterness

  Bethany Walker Psalm 40:1 “I waited patiently for the Lord; He turned to me and heard my cry.” My husband and I recently celebrated 18 years of marriage. We had originally planned a weekend get away, but as our anniversary date drew near, we realized our busy...
Women Need Each Other

Women Need Each Other

Melissa Sue Bell, KGM Team Member 1 Thessalonians 5:11, “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” The words I needed to hear at that moment were, “I remember those days. Your children will be just fine.”    Instead, the...
Off Track Again

Off Track Again

Blog Writer:  Allyson King Summer — why does it makes our days so unpredictable?  No matter what season of life we are in, summer can sabotage our schedules.  I always thought that once my kids were grown, my summer days would be mine to spend as I wanted.  But this...