Highlights from the Mother/Daughter Retreat
Sweet, lasting memories were made at our Mother/Daughters retreat last weekend. Girls came from all over the state – as well as local gals. We had a blast! From themed snacks, flannel shirts and line-dancing, it was all things western! The theme of the weekend...
The Power of a Story
We all love a good story. Good stories draw us in, entertain, and help us retain messages. Children are a great example of this premise. We have all had a child plead with us, “Tell me a story!” (and many times they want to hear it over and over again!). Throughout...
Six Strategies for a Peaceful Start to your Kids’ School Day
Ecclesiastes 3:1, There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven. One of my goals each morning is to get my kids’ school day started right. The idea came after reading Elizabeth George’s, “A Woman After God’s Own...
Launching our Children Into the World
Ellen Stevens Exodus 2:3, When she could no hide him no longer, she got a papyrus basket… Then she placed the child in it and put it among the reeds along the bank of the Nile. We recently spent a weekend at Topsail Beach, enjoying my son’s birthday and good...
Bitterness Turned to Betterness
Bethany Walker Psalm 40:1 “I waited patiently for the Lord; He turned to me and heard my cry.” My husband and I recently celebrated 18 years of marriage. We had originally planned a weekend get away, but as our anniversary date drew near, we realized our busy...