Today’s adventure…OWLS! I have provided a basic outline, not a word-for-word format, because your children will enjoy hearing things from your perspective. Their answers and understanding will dictate how deep your conversations go and how long you may spend on each activity. Feel free to pick and choose. Have fun! Whooo is God? An Autumn … [Read more...]
Whooo is God? An Autumn Family Bible Adventure: S’mores
Today’s adventure…SMORES! This yummy treat can be eaten any time of year, but our family enjoys this rich, warm goodness most at a fall family campout. I have provided a basic outline, not a word-for-word format, because your children will enjoy hearing things from your perspective. Thier answers and understanding will dictate how deep your … [Read more...]
Whooo is God? An Autumn Family Bible Adventure: Apples
Here is some more iconic fall fun with apples! I have provided a basic outline, not a word-for-word format, because your children will enjoy hearing things from your perspective. Thier answers and understanding will dictate how deep your conversations go and what direction they will take. Have fun! Whooo is God? An Autumn Family Bible … [Read more...]
Whooo is God? An Autumn Family Bible Adventure: Scarecrows
I hope you will be able to enjoy some iconic fall fun this season. If it involves scarecrows, I hope your family will enjoy this devotion! I have provided a basic outline, not a word-for-word format, because your children will enjoy hearing things from your perspective. Thier answers and understanding will dictate how deep your conversations go … [Read more...]
Oikos–It’s Not Just a Yogurt!
You may have heard the word “oikos” spoken in church lately. (If not, keep reading. This still applies to you!) If you did, more than likely they weren’t talking about yogurt. Technically, “oikos” is the greek word used in the new testament to describe extended family. It typically could have included 15-35 family members--not just those who … [Read more...]
When Inconveniencing Someone is a Good Idea
It was a couple days before my dad’s 70th birthday. This is a HUGE milestone for anyone, but especially for Dad. You see, we almost lost Dad several times. I was just a fifth grader when he had his first heart attack. Not to mention that he nearly died as one of the very first people diagnosed with Chron's Disease. Insert several other … [Read more...]
The Miracle of Adoption
We have had our son for 7 years exactly. The first time I held him in my arms was a culmination of over a year of paperwork and one and a half years of waiting after that. Not to mention countless fundraisers and an endless ride on an emotional roller coaster. Nine months of hormones had nothing on me. I know--I’ve done it both ways. But finally … [Read more...]
Welcome to Minivan Ministries!
Welcome to MiniVan Ministries! Most parents have uttered this promise at one point in our lives…”I will never own a minivan!” But many of us succumb to the sure awesomeness of all that room and not having to bend over when buckling kids in car seats. When our kids become more important to us than our coolness quotient, style sometimes goes out … [Read more...]
