Yesterday, sometime before our evening walk, I asked my husband to affirm something for me. “Tell me I can only control the things God has…
The Spring Stretch
Spring is one of my favorite times here in East Tennessee. As is summer (growing season), autumn (fall color), and winter (still warm enough to…
Three Team-Building Activities for Kids
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Change Starts Now
Statistically speaking, it takes anywhere from 21 to 66 days to form a new habit. That means many of us are either well on our…
He is Risen!
Yesterday was Resurrection Sunday. It wasn’t a day for getting outside and enjoying spring. A line of storms crossed our state, bringing us a windy, rainy…
Democracy vs. Communism {for young kids}
“Communism… must of necessity be a saddening process for anyone who has ever tasted the intellectual pleasures of the world we live in.” —F. Scott…
The Holiness of the Ordinary
Isn’t it strange how so much can be turned on its head, and still, so much can remain the same? How these average things that…
For When They Look Back
Remember that spring when everything stopped? Remember when your older sister and brother came home for a week of break and just… stayed? Remember when…
Cycle 2, Week 24
These are websites, books, videos, and other resources that correlate with CC Cycle 2, week 24 New Grammar. A few quick disclaimers: I have used every resource…
Safer At Home? We’ve Got This
There are many times when having a large family is inconvenient. Renting hotel rooms. Going to trendy, tight restaurants. Scheduling dentist appointments. All made slightly…