Todd and I just finished receiving communion together with our children (ages 7 & 5). This is something that we try to do with the kids at least once a month. You do not have...
Our family LOVES to be a little crazy at times. We enjoy physical activities that draw out the "silliness", but we usually try to find a way to bring it back to scripture....
I remember as a kid dreaming about going to Disneyland. It took me until I was a senior in high school to finally go, but for years I imagined what it looked like. As a mom, it was fun to watch my...
Battling Your Teenagers
As parents of teenagers, we think that it is so very important to PICK YOUR BATTLES. Just like when the kids were little and you didn't make them eat EVERY KIND...
I love taking advantage of the regular moments in life to connect and communicate with my children. Whether that is during our chores at home, on the ride to school, while they are...
I'm part of a weekly parenting group called, "Parent Time" which is taught by Jim and Mary Kretchman. I wish that every parent had the opportunity to sit under their rich...
My Christian walk can be described in many different words and understood through many different analogies. However, at the heart of my Christian walk, and yours, is this concept of...
A mom wrote me recently:
"Kelly, at the risk of sounding stupid, how do you do devotions with your kids? "
I've talked with many parents who feel the same way. They...
The new parenting blog is something that has been on my heart since last summer. I'm so excited to finally be launching this. Parenting is such a wonderful...
2013-01-29
As a “Techie-Guy” by nature, I love my iPhone, my Xbox-360 and any of the numerous devices that have come on the scene to keep us entertained and informed in this hustle and bustle world...
2013-01-08
An unexpected or sudden death holds the power to shatter our world as we know it. When these events occur, not only does the loss not make any sense to us, but also we come face to face with the...
2013-01-07
January 07, 2013
The following are a list of books that Todd and I have recently read (or re-read) and highly recommend for spiritual growth and discipleship:...
2012-12-31
As I review the events of the last year, I am struck with the devastation of natural disasters and the senseless slaughter of innocent lives. One person recently said to me “Each year I was...
2012-11-29
"One of the natural joys of Christmas for all of us is the gifts. As a parent, it seems there is a constant struggle during this season to find the balance of having fun with the gifts, and yet...
2012-11-29
Coupon Book Stocking StuffersFor stocking stuffers consider making a coupon book. You may want to make your own, or you may want to use some of these free printable coupon books. Some other ideas are...
