Growing Up Grateful

It’s only a couple of weeks until Thanksgiving, the holiday that is hidden now amongst the Christmas ads. How many “Black Friday” sales have there…


Help for Halloween and More

I’m always glad to see the month of October wrap up. I’ve never quite known what to do with Halloween.  Costumes, candy, and neighborhood…


Don’t Forget . . .

Did you remember your . . . ?  Did you pack your . . . ?  What time . . . ?  Don’t forget to . . . ? It’s back to the early…


Dear August Mom,

I feel you. It happens to all of us at least once or twice over the years. There are plenty of feel-good summer articles flooding our social media,…


The Parable of the Little Gardeners

The kids just wouldn’t eat the vegetables on their plates. They complained, lost their tempers, and, if possible, fed the green beans, squash, and…


What Are You Willing To Do For Your Kids?

There’s very little we won’t do for our kids. It’s comical to look back on things that seemed perfectly normal at the time but, with a little…


5 Ways to Include Jesus in Your Summer

No early morning alarms, carpool lanes, and homework projects. The unscheduled—or less scheduled—days of summer have begun! You and your kids…


Moms—There Are Just No Equals

Mother’s Day is the time-honored holiday where we take a break to honor the moms in our lives. It’s the day when we pamper our moms and wives by…


easter message for parents

An Easter Message for Parents

One of my favorite spots in Israel is a beautiful garden located near the ancient city walls of Jerusalem. We can’t be certain, but we think it…