In our family, as summer winds up and we move into back-to-school mode, we have several traditions and tools we developed to set our kids up for success in the coming year. “The fear of the Lord is the beginning…
We'd like you to meet our friend, Janet Holm McHenry, the author of The Complete Guide to the Prayers of Jesus. (And my friend who wrote Prayerwalk, and got me started on my daily prayerwalking habit.) Janet is also on…
Blessed Saint Patrick's Day! A couple years ago, Bill and I did one of those DNA tests and we discovered we were both VERY CELTIC. We knew we were Scottish (I am of the McMillian Clan, and Bill is a…
Each year, The President of the United States, (of both parties) gives a State of the Union Address to inform the nation of the status of the health of America. No how you feel about politics, it would be a…
Last week, my body had an unexpected crash. We first thought perhaps it was a heart attack (my dad died of a heart attack at age 62), but the wise doctors in the ER soon diagnosed and successfully treated my…
We just had our yearly summer family vacation, a near miracle to schedule as your adult children and mates climb the ladders of success in their given careers-- and as grands begin to get jobs, go on summer missions, compete…
When life disappoints you and expectations go unmet, what can you do? Where do you turn? Is there a secret to handling disappointment? From Pam: I asked my friend, author, Rebecca Barlow Jordan, to share a part of her own…
Grateful: a feeling or showing thanks Thanksgiving is the time of year that we reflect upon how and why gratitude, appreciation and thankfulness is a positive to cultivate in your life and in your home. In my book, Discovering Joy…
Pray with Your Partner All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the person of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. (2 Timothy 3:16-17 NHEB) Devote…
This will go down in history as one of the most unusual July 4 weekends-- the most surreal summers-- in history. Here are 8 ideas to bring a little celebration and joy to your family on holidays-- and any of…