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...]
Lunchbox Notes for Dad
Pinterest is overwhelmed with cute lunchbox printable notes and jokes to put in kids’ lunches. I like to sneak a little note into my kids’ lunches when they are away from me (History Club, etc. for you Homeschoolers!), don’t you? (My son thinks he is getting too old for such things, but I secretly think he still likes it. I’m not … [Read more...]