Investing in Our Children
Posted on November 12, 2019 Leave a Comment
By Ty Salvant
A few years ago, I read one downside to life in a large family was a lack of individual attention from parents. I could relate!
Even as homeschoolers who spent a lot of time together, I couldn’t recall spending time with each child separately on a regular basis. Read More
God’s Landscape is a Beautiful Thing
Posted on November 10, 2019 Leave a Comment
By Gaby Smith
There are moments where I step outside and see the Lord through the trees, the mighty Mississippi River and the faint sound of a guitar at a park. God is truly present in these joyous moments.
My favorite places where I truly feel the Lord’s presence is at the beach. There’s something about the beach that makes me truly go back to the humbleness that is the Lord. I truly feel him showing me his creation. I’m relaxed, calm and at peace.
An Attitude of Gratitude
Posted on November 7, 2019 Leave a Comment
By Sarah McDonald
Just recently, my dishwasher broke. As I unloaded dishes (with heated on food) into my sink to rewash with my 1-year-old crying at my leg, let’s just say, I was not a happy camper.
But, as I washed two nights worth of dinner and breakfast dishes for my family of seven after a full day of work, all while trying to get dinner on the table for said family of seven, I had an interesting experience of catharsis. Read More
Gathering strength for the next generation
Posted on November 5, 2019 Leave a Comment
By Greg Zambrano
So many families struggle to stay together. Families at this current point in time are at their last straw.
Countless children have their future in uncertainty because of marriages that are falling apart.
Home Altars
Posted on November 3, 2019 Leave a Comment
By Kim Roberts
Being Catholic and of Italian descent, I have seen many home altars throughout the years. Some were gloriously appointed, and some simple and understated.
I have to admit when I first got married, I hadn’t given much thought to setting one up. I had crosses all over the house along with religious artwork and family heirlooms. Read More
Serving Others
Posted on October 31, 2019 Leave a Comment
By Kristy Solis
It is easy for children to serve others, especially when others are kind and grateful.
My husband and I are both part of the service industry; therefore, we try to role model how to serve others in every aspect of our lives. Read More
Natural Ability
Posted on October 29, 2019 Leave a Comment
By Charla Spalluto Misse
My second-grader was given the assignment of writing a science report on an animal or plant living in a pond habitat. After going through an extensive list of possibilities, more time consuming than the report itself, my son chose to report on the minnow. Read More
Peace of Mind
Posted on October 27, 2019 Leave a Comment
By Stacy Lamorte
About a decade ago, my husband and I were getting ready to go on a cruise together, just the two of us. Our children were very little, and we had been talking about preparing for “the worst” – who would take care of our children should something happen to both of us at the same time? Read More
Forgiveness
Posted on October 24, 2019 Leave a Comment
By Casey Sprehe
In our family, we have a routine of sorts when a wrong has been done. The wrong doer must say, “I’m sorry. Do you forgive me?”
It’s a pattern my mom taught me as a young girl, and I’ve continued to use it in life.
The Importance of Our Family
Posted on October 22, 2019 Leave a Comment
By Gaby Smith
I love my family. Most of my traveling goes toward visiting family members. We are all spread out across various states and countries. My husband and I both have siblings in military families, so there’s a lot of moving around. Read More
Doing Unto Others …
Posted on October 20, 2019 Leave a Comment
By Gavin Lewis
True story: When I was younger, I was extremely selfish, mainly because I felt like God owed me for the many trials and tribulations that happened within my family.
I was not a sharer nor someone who was willing to help others. I took, and rarely gave.
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