The Art and Science of Gratitude
Posted on November 24, 2019 Leave a Comment
By Kristy Solis
Do you teach your child about the depths of gratitude?
For my children, gratitude is part of our prayer ritual. After we pray as a family, we take turns individually expressing what we are grateful for. Read More
Don’t Know What to Write About, but I’m Grateful
Posted on November 21, 2019 1 Comment
By Gaby Smith
There are moments like today that I have absolutely no idea what to write about. I try my best to be a real, upfront person.
When you ask me how I am, I tell you. If you were to ask me what this article is going to be about, I’d tell you I have no idea. Read More
How Keeping Track of your Children’s Shoes Can Save Their Life: Protecting Your Children From Human Trafficking
Posted on November 19, 2019 Leave a Comment
By Ana Borden
According to a report issued by the Department of Children & Family Services earlier this year, as well as according to Homeland Security officials, human trafficking cases are on a considerable rise in New Orleans. Read More
Worth More than Gold
Posted on November 17, 2019 Leave a Comment
By Kate Taliaferro
Contributing blogger
We all have broken places in our lives. It’s a simple fact of human existence since the fall. Somewhere along the course of our journey we’ve fallen, gotten beat up and dirty in the mess of life.
After experiencing such a time, we need to pick up the pieces and put ourselves back together. We are like a broken cup, unable to fulfill our purpose.
In with the good, out with the bad
Posted on November 14, 2019 Leave a Comment
By Stacy LaMorte
Take time to breathe. Breathing is an involuntary action, like our hearts beating or our digestion working. However, we can make it a conscious action when we are about to lose our temper or need to calm down even for a good reason. Read More
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
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