Trying to get excited here, how about you? -Back to School 2015- I’m counting down the days…there is one week until school starts for my high school age boys. This year we have a senior and a sophomore in High … Read More
THE LEAVING I’m almost ashamed to admit that this was the verse I claimed when our firstborn left for college 10 years ago this month. Psalm 94:19, 22 “When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought … Read More
Oh the emotions that come when launching a child into the college world! Whether they are staying home or leaving there is a host of emotions that every mother faces. There is so much uncertainty as this new season … Read More
It’s time to start school and our family of teens and young adults is starting a new tradition. We’re calling it TransitionTalks: an intentional time and place to stop and take an account before school sweeps us up, up and … Read More
As we gather together at Seacoast Church in Charleston, SC for the GFI Family Conference, there is a unified outpouring of love among families from across the world. Families coming together to be strengthened in Christian values bringing Life … Read More
In the midst of the early morning shuffle to get out the door on time, I asked my 6-year old to complete her attire by putting on her silver church sandals. She immediately pointed out the fact that she … Read More
Are you: neat, loving, gentle, kind, polite, considerate, patient, responsible, hardworking? Are you your wife’s dreams come true? Okay, well, if not now, were you earlier in your marriage? What about a critical self-assessment … Read More
While blanket time is usually an extension of playpen time training, it is an activity you can begin early on before a baby is mobile. For the crawler/or emerging walker, once you find that he is content in the … Read More
It is pure bliss when family members are living in harmony with one another, when relationships are interwoven & interdependent and when siblings are best friends. Is this possible or a far-stretched dream? Is it really achievable for siblings … Read More
If you experience frustration by having to prompt and remind your child to hurry when you’re in a rush to get out the door to school, an appointment or meeting, Three Candy Speed is a way to show a … Read More
It seems like the concern over Ebola is waning a bit. Many were very fearful of its coming to the States, and an outbreak would be terrible for sure. What would you think if I said there is something on … Read More
Keenan, Christian, and you other gentlemen that have newly arrived bundles or are now awaiting this impending profound change in life – Welcome. Since you’re going to be a new father for the first time only one time – write … Read More