Only until recently have I discovered how boys, not just toddlers, get caught up in the storylines of the epic struggle between good and evil. Seriously, it's interwoven in pretty much all of my boys pretend play and the adventures they come up with. When I started to listen in their little world pretend play, I was intrigued by how they are swept away by the magic of it all--good and evil. When I was a little girl that was not the case, my make believe world consisted of my dolls playing and ... continue reading...
DIY Verse of the Week Holder
We simply don't have the luxury of playing nice with prayer. Not if we want things to change. Not if we want to be free--from whatever's keeping us held down and held back. Not if we want our hearts whole and thriving and deep and grounded...different. Not if we want to reach our destinies and experience God's promises. Not if we want our husbands and children living out what God has called them to do and be and become. Not if we want a fence of God's protection around us. Not if we want to bear ... continue reading...
Advantages of Raising Your Kids Overseas
As a kid I loved the idea of traveling but I never thought or dreamed of living overseas. Thirty years later, I wouldn't have it any other way. I absolutely love that for the last 8 years, we've raised our kids and immersed ourselves in another culture and language. Prior to leaving the U.S. I had never put much thought into the term "Third Culture Kid" coined by sociologist Ruth Hill Useem. During my college years I was surrounded by lots of missionary kids some were classmates and I even ... continue reading...
A Letter to My Tween Son on His Birthday
This is a letter I've handwritten for my first born in honor of him becoming a young man. My Son, Don't Ever Forget How Special You Are He turned 12 today! I hope the words in this letter will give him courage when he's afraid, guide him when he's forgotten who he belongs to and serve as a reminder that he is fiercely loved. I also hope that it will serve as a snapshot reminder to me, of the amazing young man he's become in the midst of the beautifully challenging path he is about to fully ... continue reading...
Broccoli Cranberry Apple Salad
I love broccoli salad but I avoided it for some time because it was loaded with this delicious creamy dressing. That is until I figured out that I could substitute all the mayo with some greek yogurt to make it healthier. I do this for all of my creamy dressings, I mix in greek yogurt instead. Anyways my husband is the grill master! He makes an amazing burger and it has to be amazing for someone who eats very little beef to say this. One of my easy sides to make with his burgers is a cold ... continue reading...
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