By Jessica Wolstenholm
As you gather with friends and family around the table this Thanksgiving, here are a 5 Thanksgiving prayers that are some of our favorites. These prayers are from a variety of sources and weren’t necessarily intended for the Thanksgiving holiday, but rather they reflect the spirit of gratitude we should have all year long, and […]
By Christine Bailey
As I type this from my farmhouse in Tennessee on a winter morning, the wild is literally howling through the hollows and hills in our rural neighborhood. Until about a year ago, our family lived in sunny Dallas, where “winter” consisted of 60-80 degree weather daily with the rare 40 degree morning where we were […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
It’s not too late to make a winter bucket list! There are SO many things about winter you can enjoy as a family, whether it’s getting out in the winter weather or enjoying activities indoors! Here is a big list of great ideas to try. Choose activities you can all enjoy and some new ones […]
By Minno
Traditions. They are the little rituals passed down between generations that pull families together and make your family unique. Sometimes they happen by accident. Other traditions are purposeful. But all bring about memories, laughter, and unity. My family has a plethora of traditions. On the 4th of July we gather to eat homemade ice cream […]
By Minno
Our kiddos know the Christmas story backwards and forwards. They hear it at home, church, and in books. In the past few years, we’ve done the basic Christmas activities and Advent calendars. They can tell you about Mary and Joseph. They can explain that Jesus was born in a manger. They can even announce […]
By Minno
Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. I Thessalonians 5:16-18 Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to focus on this commandment. But for the past few months, God has been teaching me to grow beyond just thanking God each November. When thanksgiving becomes […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
Fall is such a beautiful time of the year and a fantastic opportunity for great family fun! Don’t let autumn slip by with all the busyness of life. Put together a list of activities you can enjoy with your kids for a great time connecting and sharing! Today we’ve put together 50 fun ideas that […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
This past summer I hit pause on my life. The world was spinning and moving so fast that I couldn’t catch a breath. I felt like I was on a crazy train and the only way off was to take a leap of faith – having no idea where I would land. I’d been in […]
By Jennifer Thorson
Soon we’ll be gearing up for our semi-annual 12+ hour van trip to visit the grandparents. And with that brings the challenge to keep our four children – ages 11, 8, 6 and 3 – occupied and the whole family at peace with each other throughout the journey. I know that traveling with young children […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
Let’s open up with a little exercise in childhood self-reflection. Yes, your own childhood. If I were to ask you to name three or four of your top summertime childhood memories, what comes to mind? Take a minute to ponder this. Close your eyes perhaps, and imagine. If you have the space, drift back to […]