I often have people tell me how they wished they had more time to lead a Bible study or reach out to others. What I usually respond with is reminding them that God uses us right here where He has placed us. Maybe one day it will be leading a Bible study but we don't have to wait for that "one day" because God can use us exactly where He has placed us, reaching the women, co-workers, little people, neighbors, strangers that cross our paths. I don't know where God has placed you but what … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Day “Heart Attack” Family Activity
Valentine's Day family activity is simple and a meaningful way to remind our children what this holiday is really about! Ever since I first dated my husband I would "Heart Attack" him on Valentine's Day. I pretty much did this until a few years ago. I absolutely loved plotting my mission to fill his office, car or desk full of cheese Valentine's Day decor and stuff. That was fun to do for my sweetheart but I also want my kids to know Valentine's day is so much more than a romantic … [Read more...]
Creative Date Ideas for Busy Parents: A Year of Dating Your Spouse
I've been dying to share my personal creative date night idea with you for over a year now. Keep reading to find out how to make your own Year of Dating Your Spouse gift. "We had to decide what we wanted at the end of life: two people who had grown old together as partners or two people who had grown old alone. Of course, all marriages start with the intention of growing old together, but that means more than simply sharing the same street address. Keeping each other a priority in the … [Read more...]
Great Valentine’s Day Activities to Focus on God’s Love with Your Kids
Over 8 Great Activities to Focus on God's Love with Your Kids on Valentine's Day Valentine's Day is big at our house for lots of reasons but this is what got me motivated. He came into the dining room and declared that he didn't want to do anything for Valentine's Day at his school because he doesn't love any girls at school. Girls are yucky! he exclaimed. He was only 5 at that time, but I knew then-- we NEEDED to teach our boys that Valentine's day is more than what … [Read more...]
Chocolate Nutella Strawberry Pastries with Almond Glaze
Contributing Writer: Leslie Cates from The Cozy Little Kitchen These lovely little pastries are the perfect confection to quickly whip up as a special dessert for your family. While they look like something from a French patisserie (bakery), they are not at all time consuming or difficult to make! This dessert is actually made with refrigerated pie crust-- a modern-day favorite of mine-- that has been rolled up with chocolate-hazelnut spread and sweet strawberry preserves. They're simple … [Read more...]