One thing I have learned very well over my time in ministry is that things don’t always go as planned. I am going to teach you a trick I learned a long time ago in one of my favorite jobs of all time. When I was in college I had a summer job at a… Read More The Best Plan When Things Go Wrong–Roll with It!
A Treasured Find “Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.” Psalm 119:105 While browsing in a local antique shop one day, I spotted this Bible. My oldest daughter, who was with me, fell in love with it, but she didn’t have quite enough money to buy it that… Read More A Treasure Found
“I am able to do all things through Him who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13 “Because whatever has been born of God conquers the world. This is the victory that has conquered the world: our faith.” 1 John 5:4 “I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. You will have… Read More Victory in Jesus
How normal people count down to spring break: Only 9 days until spring break! How I count down to spring break: Only 9 more mornings to wake up and 6 more lunches to pack!
One of my kids has this cute little teddy bear. It has the most pathetic looking eyes and when you push its tummy, it prays in the sweetest little voice, “Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep. Stay with me through the night and bless me with… Read More Creepiest Thing I’ve Seen in a While
Laundry Soap, A Necessary Evil Washing clothes is just a fact of life, unless you don’t wear clothes, then, well, I guess you have one less chore. Ha ha. For the rest of us, there is laundry! For most of my “laundry life” I have bought various types of laundry soap from the store, usually… Read More The Best D.I.Y. Laundry Soap-Quick, Easy and Cheap!
I don’t know about you, but it seems like the simplest ideas often work the best. This memory verse activity is easy and requires only two things–a soft ball or other soft object to throw and a copy of the memory verse. Quick, easy and fun, here it is: Toss the ball and whoever catches… Read More Catch the Ball Easy and Simple Memory Verse Activity