As a mom of tweens, I am always looking for ways to make reading the Bible engaging, relevant, and fun. I created this study for our family and yours. This free guide will help you lead your family through the book of Esther, prompt meaningful discussion, and provide fun activities to do together.
We’ve all heard quotes reminding us to focus only on that which we can control. To say this is a bit hard in our present circumstance, well that would be an understatement. The coronavirus seems to have exposed the illusion of control in our lives, but perhaps there are unexpected gifts to be found in this.
Have you considered reading the Bible with your kids during this time, but are not quite sure where to start? The book of Ruth is a great place to start, especially during these unprecedented times.
A two day itinerary to Everglades National Park with kids in mind! We include why it’s worth the trip, when to make the trip, where to stay during the trip and great suggestions on what to do during your trip. We even added extras in case our 2 day itinerary is not enough! We hope this helps you plan your adventure to Everglades National Park!
Q: How was your trip? A: Life changing. Q: Glad to be home? A: Yes. Q: How are you all adjusting? A: Okay… We’re committed to keeping our answers short as we’ve realized talking about our year long “trip” is not like recapping a week’s vacation because in fact we didn’t really take a trip…
So it would be a shit storm that would bring us to an epiphany. We have a routine. As we leave a park I trail Shawn in the Jeep to the dump. I linger as far downwind as I can, windows rolled up, and watch him, with industrial strength gloves up to his elbows, tense….
After visiting our friends in Texas we drove to the Gulf and began making our way home along the coast. The more we drive, the more it looks like home. This is confusing. We have been hiking in the mountains, peering over the Pacific Northwest cliffs, and staring up at Redwoods and Saguaro cacti for…
Drilling rigs dot the barren landscape of southwest Texas interspersed with cattle ranches, men in cowboy hats, boots, and pick up trucks. The cowboy is still alive and well in these parts. We are making our way to Austin then San Antonio to visit long time friends of ours stationed there. I have witnessed this…
As we travel during the winter we often remark how we’d love to return to each state in the spring to see it in its full glory. We choose instead rose colored glasses seeing the beauty of each sight in the dead of winter. Even Death Valley experiences a super bloom in spring I must…
So, I have this obsession. Everywhere we go I consider the fact that we may never return so I vow to cover every inch. The problem with this is that it is nearly impossible. This beautiful country of ours is endless. There is just too much to see. I want to exhaust every state, every…