7 Reminders for Task-oriented Parents
By: Cara Plett
You’re likely doing a good job taking care of your children. But how are you at being with them? Read more
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Yvonne Griese – A Cross in Time: Where Does Our Faith Come From?
By: Laura Bennett
There’s a lot of conflicting emotions when your own habits start to remind you of your parents’. The horror of turning into an adult like them mixes with a sense of pride in the strength of your DNA. It’s excitingly tribal and depressing all at the same time. Read more
How I Dealt with the Flicker of an Old Flame
By: Tricia Goyer
I worked at my desk, noting in the windowsill, a family photograph that warmed my heart. The “you’ve-got-mail” chime sounded, and I glanced at my email. Scanning the name, my heartbeat quickened. Steven. My first boyfriend. My first kiss. My first everything. I opened the email: Read more
Echoes in Eternity
By: Yvonne Griese
“What we do in life, echoes in eternity” – Gladiator. It’s one of the greatest and most profound movie quotes of all time.
It’s also true that what we do in life, echoes through generations and into their eternity. Read more
The 12th Day of Christmas: Celebrate Being Unique
By: Rachel Doherty | Tweens 2 Teen
To finish off the 12 days of Christmas, it’s time to celebrate what makes each of us unique. There’s no point wasting time comparing! Instead, embrace your differences. Read more
The 11th Day of Christmas: Direct Your Energies Wisely
By: Rachel Doherty | Tweens 2 Teen
The Christmas story tells us of the wise men who followed the star. One gift we can give our family this Christmas is the opportunity to develop wisdom and self-control. That way they can grasp the good life with both hands! Read more
The 10th Day of Christmas: The Gentle Approach to Life
By: Rachel Doherty | Tweens 2 Teen
Gentle people make others feel appreciated. As we wander through the 12 days of Christmas, today is all about finding our gentle selves. Read more
The 9th Day of Christmas: Loyalty Matters
By: Rachel Doherty | Tweens 2 Teen
Christmas is just days away now! As we start getting ready for our time with family, there’s still room to look at what brings us together. Loyalty. Read more
The 8th Day of Christmas: Have You Been Good?
By: Rachel Doherty | Tweens 2 Teen
Christmas time is all about enjoying the good things in life and the goodness around us. Have you been good enough this year? Read more
The 7th Day of Christmas: Filling the World with Kindness
By: Rachel Doherty | Tweens 2 Teen
As we wander through the 12 days of Christmas, it’s time to look at the topic of kindness. What it means to be compassionate and create community around us. Read more