Have you ever been in a place where, when asked how you’re doing, your tendency was to lead with the stuff that wasn’t going well? The negative emotions. The painful circumstances. The things you wish were different. Maybe you’re there now. Or maybe you know someone who does this. We all have, especially in the… View Post
A Thanksgiving Message From our Family to Yours!
The last few weeks are teaching us about the fragility of life. As we continue to grieve the loss of my Dad, we’re also celebrating all the Lord gives us–especially each other. The balancing act of experiencing grief yet celebrating moments is not an easy one. But we must all grieve. Without it, we don’t… View Post
4 Ways to Show Our Kids How To Be Thankful Through the Holidays
Our three-year-old son, Landon, came home from preschool last year with brown construction paper cut into the shape of feathers and a note for Christi and me. We were to talk with Landon about what he was thankful for and then write them on the respective feathers. Each child, it turns out, was making a turkey… View Post