We all need encouragement, right? Here are 5 easy ways to offer it to others. This summer, while taking a break from decorating the church sanctuary for Vacation Bible School, I was talking with some members of our church's staff about developing deeper connections and community among the body of Christ. In other words, we were talking about making friends. It's no easier ...
Encouraging Word Wednesday Returns!
Hi, everyone! It's been a while, hasn't it? I apologize for the little break we've had from Encouraging Word Wednesday. I was so busy at the end of the school year, while I was preparing to go to Kenya and trying to be sure my kids were at all the events with all the projects complete...you know. You've been there. After returning from Kenya, I found myself in the same predicament I usually ...
Celebrate “Mem-OREO” Day with a Quick & Easy Frozen Dessert
Happy Memorial Day, everyone! Here's a quick and easy recipe that everyone will love! When our twins were younger, they confused Memorial Day with "Mem-Oreo" Day, and a new family tradition was born! We always have Oreos on "Mem-Oreo" Day while we enjoy time with family and friends and remember the sacrifices so many made for us. This year, I decided we'd try a ...
McAlister’s Deli Loves Teachers
This post was sponsored by McAlister’s Deli - Teacher Appreciation Week, and I received compensation in the form of a gift card for this post. The opinions below, however, are all my own. It’s April. Birds are singing, flowers are blooming, and kids are dying to be outside. Still, every day at school, our kids have schoolwork to do, and their teachers are there to guide them through it and ...