5 Benefits of an Electronics Fast
For 30 days our home is electronic/screen free. We are just a little over a week into this. And we feel free. It was a spur of the moment idea Steve had one weekend. “We are shutting down for 30 days. For one month we will have no tv, no Wii, no electronics (with the […]
Bad Breath And A Plank In The Eye
We entered the doors of church a little later than usual. We made our way to a pew that could barely fit four of us. The boys sandwiched themselves between us and quickly got to work on their sermon notes activity sheet. Every few minutes Zachary would whisper something to Jacob. After a few times, […]
A Turn to Thanks Changes the Moment
As I prepared for bed, I began to mentally start my checklist of what all needed to be done the following day. It would get done, it always does, and I would just get through the day. But I don’t like simply surviving. I don’t like days that start out with “just get me through […]
Family Fun Fridays
For many families the weekends are cherished times. With intentional planning, it can be a time to slow down, reconnect, and protect your time together. Since certain seasons will prove to be easier than others at having relaxing weekends, it’s important to be intentional when we can. Sometimes simply naming something provides all the specialness […]
Viktors and Marina- 2 Latvian Orphans
[wpvideo r9Co0qcv] When Paula Sloan and I first began discussing Viktors, we didn’t know what their role would be in Viktors’ journey. Would it be as advocate, adoption, to come alongside us, etc. Little by little, the Lord revealed the path, which was for the Sloans to adopt this young boy. During the early conversations, […]
Shift away from the Drift
(Timesheet courtesy of http://lauravanderkam.com/books/168-hours/manage-your-time/) We are well into the New Year, but it’s never too late to set a resolution, goal, or make a desired change in our lives. A shift is in order in my own life. Not a change necessarily, just a shift to get me back on track. It’s something I’ve […]
