“Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” ~1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NIV)~ I’d love to tell you that giving thanks in all circumstances comes naturally for me. But the truth is, I often struggle with being thankful. I take blessings for granted and grumble about things that at […]
For Halloween last year, my son was a washer. Yep, you read that right. A washing machine. When we first talked about the idea, I asked him, “Are you sure you want to be a washing machine and not a superhero?” He nodded eagerly. With a box, contact paper, and a few other supplies, I […]
My six-year-old loves to hear a good story. And he loves to tell one too. Being a writer, I’m tickled he loves stories. So recently, I created some writing and storytelling activities for him with the hope of sparking his creativity and strengthening his literacy skills. To my delight, he enjoys these activities and learns […]