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…

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…

Engaging in conversations with your family helps to slow down life. It allows for space and time to think, reflect, and connect. Healthy relationships grow out of connected conversations. Try a few of these prompts at mealtimes, in the car, or at the close of the day and watch the connections occur. What was surprising…

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,…

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…

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,…