Cooler weather. Peppermint mochas. Hallmark movies. The holidays. For many, it’s wonderful. For others, this time of year can be quite chaotic. The pressure of figuring out what to buy. Making travel arrangements. Deciding which family members to spend the holidays with. We try—emphasis on “try”—to talk about the upcoming holidays ahead of time. We… View Post
Stop The Chaos: 8 Ways To Enjoy The Holidays–and Your Family
Colder weather. Beautiful lights. Peppermint mochas. Bowl games. And Christmas! Yes, it’s that time of year again. For many, it’s wonderful! For others, not so much. Let’s be honest, the holidays—uh um, the chaos—can bring out the best—and the worst—in each of us. Christi and I talk about the holidays each year ahead of time. We pray… 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