With school back in session, may I ask, Have expectations lined up with reality? Or – Have there been some surprises? And we all say – Of course there have been surprises! So here is the next question, What is the response to those surprises?” After working in the yard in the middle of August,…

Have you ever felt like you didn’t measure up spiritually?  That maybe the prescribed way for growth given by your church just doesn’t seem to match who you are?  John Mark Comer has written a great book called Practicing the Way.  It’s a fantastic book that shows you some practical ways to grow closer to…

Our Lion Camp speaker was John Pokluda, and he really challenged our high schoolers to protect their mind and look at things that keep us from going all in with God. He has a podcast, Becoming Something, that is geared towards 20 and 30 year olds, but it has great info for us all. Check…

Have a kid headed to college?  The parenting doesn’t stop, now!  Here’s info on a great devotion book for college students. From the Orange Ministry website: “Successfully navigating life’s transitions requires, among other things, wisdom and confidence. That’s because transitions can be hard, and certainly the transition from high school to college is a big…

As a new school year is under way, we can have mixed emotions about the transitions and change of pace. While we may be ready for a more consistent routine, we can mourn the loss of summer and a slower rhythm. As students enter new grade levels and new seasons, it is important to steward…

We all want our kids to make an impact – so let’s get our kids learning from an early age that they can!  Orange Ministry has a devotional book for kids and preteens called “Make Waves: A Kid’s Devotional on Changing the World.” From the website: What if, every time kids go for a swim,…