You know how children seem to understand things on a level that we, as adults, don’t get? Their innocence simply removes all levels of analysis and allows in the most basic understanding of difficult subjects. This just happened last night as I talked to Diva (currently 3) about Easter and what it meant for us … Read more
Every Easter season, as we pull out decorations to celebrate, I realize we don’t have enough decorations. And those that we do have are centered around bunnies and eggs. Spring is here, and the fertile rabbits are the symbol of that time of year. In my world, however, there is another important (even moreso) event: … Read more
As Lent approached, I knew I wanted to do something. Give up a treat? Give up Facebook? Promise I’d exercise daily? The one element of my daily routine that was missing the important “stuff” was my devotion time. When I received If God is For Us, a study of Romans 8, I decided to take … Read more
Is it possible to be redeemed even after being found guilty for a crime or serving time in prison? That moment on the cross where Jesus forgave the man next to Him tells me that yes, it’s possible. In a new series, The Restoration Series, stories similar to the thief on the cross are shared. … Read more
My Sunday School class made it our mission to walk through the Bible to understand it in a way that we had never understood it. Yes, most of us have spent our entire lives inside a church and in regular Sunday morning classes. We’ve learned the “basic” stories of Noah and Jonah and Job and … Read more
Over the years, I’ve seen friends sharing pictures of how they’ve begun doodling, if you will, in their Bibles. I wasn’t sure what to make of this — it’s beautiful, but something about writing in there makes me feel weird. Or irreverent. Something. But journaling with verses and fancy lettering and doodles? That I can … Read more
Have you ever had a dream — a wish, a desire — that you knew would be just the perfect solution or exactly what you needed? And have you ever had that dream absolutely just not come true? It happens a lot to me, anyway, or my dreams are put on hold. It’s hard to … Read more
Forgiveness. It’s a hard concept and one I certainly haven’t mastered. There are people who I seriously hold grudges against, and I know that it’s a toxic reaction for my stress levels and my happiness. But how do those who have truly been hurt or injured or tortured or abused really find a way to … Read more
This house is all about some seasonal decor. I’ve shared with you all our Halloween fun, and we have been working to create outdoor porch decor that fits each season. We even have a bit for Valentine’s and St. Patrick’s Day. The kids were eager to pull out Easter decorations after putting away all the … Read more
Did you have a chance to see The Star in theaters when it came out last year? I didn’t, so I’m extremely excited to see it when it releases on DVD. My kids love good, engaging cartoon movies. I love when the cartoon movies are wholesome and allow us to have further conversations. In addition … Read more