Teaching Kids Stewardship

by | Jun 30, 2010 | Financial

Raising children who know the value of the dollar doesn’t just happen.  It takes a very intentional and discerning adult to help mold a child in the area of finances.  Every parent wants their children to know how to wisely handle and manage...

The Miracle of Mentoring

by | Jun 30, 2010 | Relationships

My friend’s request was clever and it caught me off-guard. “Could I borrow you for lunch one day next week?” she asked. After further inquiry, I realized that my young Christian friend was asking me to become her spiritual mentor. How could I refuse? “I need someone...

Olivia Hates Pink

by | Jun 24, 2010 | Self Discovery

My son just turned nine, and we had a party for him last week. A Super Mario Brothers Galaxy 2 party, to be exact.  So we made up invitations and sent them out to 10 of Charlie’s best buddies. And in the list of those receiving the coveted invite, were two little...

Decisions have Consequences

by | Jun 23, 2010 | General

Jack, my little puppy, is so lively and adores being around people.  He gets extremely wound up when we come home he dances and spins around in circles.  It can take me several minutes to settle him down.  This morning Mike was downstairs at the...

A Mile In Her Shoes

by | Jun 16, 2010 | Self Discovery

I had an interesting experience last week. I went to visit an incredible ministry at Hosanna Lutheran Church in Lakeville.  Once a week, they provide a free meal, open to anyone in our community who might need it.  They serve people food, have clothing and household...