Backyard Fireworks Gone Bad

Every family seems to have their own 4th of July traditions. I remember when I was a kid there was lots of excitement present in our household. A day or two before the holiday, my dad, accompanied by whoever wanted to go, would drive to a city abutting ours in...

Words: Call for Submissions

Like to write? We’re working on our next printed devotional, and we’d love to hear from you! What is it: A 31-day devotional along the same lines as our “Redeemed” and “Flourish” books published in the past year. Previous devotional books have included...

Thoughts from a Personal Stylist

In my Monday-to-Friday job, I am a personal stylist. I work with people who desire to refresh their wardrobes for a number of reasons, from seasonal trends to job change or weight loss. I love it! I get to meet so many different people. Not too long ago, I met Jane....

This is Happening

Change. It is a constant in every life, but sometimes it blares louder, screams more incessantly, and will not be denied. The end of an era. The last page in the chapter. Things will never be the same. For me, that means that the end of the elementary years has come...

Free Things to Do With Kids This Summer

Need some summer boredom busters? Look no further! Go on a park-palooza. I have a friend who spends an entire day traveling from park to park with her two children. She and her kids choose a variety of area parks in advance, map them out, and pack a lunch. They then...