“Hi, my name is Richie and I’m an imperfect parent.” (This is your part where you either say, “Hi Richie.” Or you hit the mouse to leave our website!) For those of you who are still reading let me explain. I’m parenting for the first time – every day. Each day brings new challenges and […]…
The other day a friend exuberantly told me some excellent news. I was very excited for her and eager to share the news with the others in my family. When I told Richie and the kids, Caleb’s bright-eyed response was, “We should celebrate! We should have a sparkly drink with dinner tonight!” Can we bring […]…
I (Richie) was listening, but could hardly believe what I was hearing. My friend, Janice, was telling me exactly why she believed that God had given her permission to divorce her husband! With great emotion on her face she blurted, “I know it’s not God’s will for me to be miserable the rest of my life!” […]…
Many of us have heard the story of King Nebuchadnezzer’s dream in Daniel chapter 2. The multi-metal statue in the dream was pictured standing on feet made of clay and iron mixed together. Contrasted with the rest of the statue, the feet were fragile. From that prophetic image has come the saying, “we all have […]…
Ever wonder if you REALLY matter that much to your children? Ever wonder if your impact is actually all that important after all? Every once in a while a child says something so insightful and profound that it gives us a glimpse into their inner world. When that happens we see things, for a moment […]…
Looking for a fun way to help your kids understand the significance of the death and resurrection of Jesus? Take your Bible to the kitchen and make Resurrection Cookies! Resurrection Cookies 1 cup whole pecans (we use almonds) 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar 3 egg whites pinch salt 1 cup organic sugar Plastic baggie Wooden […]…
A while back I decided it was time to sell our house. God didn’t want us to live in an unfinished house with a mortgage over our heads. I brought this to my husband and said it was time to simplify our lives. We started looking for property. We found some real fixer-uppers, which appears […]…
I’ve never thought turning the other cheek related much to me. No one strikes me on the cheek, steals my cloak or forces me to go a mile. Thus, it stands to reason that I don’t have to turn the other cheek, offer my tunic or walk another mile (See Matt. 5:39 or Luke 6:29 […]…