You have an awesome game in mind, a bunch of eager kids and a spot picked out to play. What could possibly go wrong? Nothing hopefully… however, to ensure your success with running youth group games, here are my top 10 tips. Fire Everyone Up! It is imperative that you […]
My 18-Month Labor
Every time I read something about the joys of motherhood that focuses on the pregnancy as much as the precious first few days, weeks, and months, a little piece of me cringes. After years of trying to conceive, we were faced with the decision to go down a complicated path […]
Tuscan Style Decorating For The Kitchen
A Tuscan decorating theme can put some old world charm into your kitchen and make it a warm homey room to gather in. The Tuscan style incorporates warm earth tones along with natural materials and architectural accents to create a time worn look. Although the look is of a centuries […]
Genealogy – Isn’t It a Waste of Time?
The other day, a friend told me he was sick of hearing about genealogy, especially the part where people were discovering that they were related to the rich and famous. Ironically, I can understand how he felt. I still remember being a little boy and having my grandfather show me […]
Discover 3 Cool Reasons Why Dads Matter
Here’s a slightly uncomfortable belief: dads matter because men are different from women. Put differently, a father doesn’t mother-and vice versa of course! I’ve found that friends and neighbors sometimes get uneasy when I share that observation. There are some obvious reasons for that-so much of our recent gender history […]
Types of Orphans
He knows my name He knows my every thought He see each tear that falls And hears me when I call Tommy Walker One might be surprised to find that many children who are considered orphans may actually have a parent who is still alive. Here are some definitions of […]