While most people I know tend to think of the “lazy days of summer,” it sometimes feels like summer is busier than ever! Even when it’s not summer, life in general is chaotic. Between work, school, home, extended family, friends, and extra-curriculars, my husband and I sometimes struggle to really …
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You may have bored kids this summer. It’s a common problem. My kids get bored, for sure. School is out, so that routine isn’t in play. Chores are important but certainly don’t take all day. Even time with friends is fleeting, in the grand scheme of things. Video games might …
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I love summer getaways. Whether my whole family gets to go, or it’s just me and our youngest (like this year), the time away from our regular routine visiting new places is always fun. Yet I am always faced with the challenge of maintaining our faith and values while we’re …
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When my kids were younger, I really struggled with raising godly children during a potentially screen-filled summer. With summer break and empty days stretching before them, screens seemed like their obvious choice to fill the time. Sure, we had VBS, summer camp, chores, and vacations, but day-to-day busyness was gone, …
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We’re midway through the year and it’s a perfect time to reset your marriage! It’s about this time of year that I find my marriage tends to lose steam. The New Year buzz is over; springtime’s feelings of new beginnings are over; school let out, so regular routines go out …
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When my kids were younger, I was always on the lookout for some fun AND faith-filled summer activities for us. We did do some camps and vacation Bible school at our church, but I also wanted some fun things we could do together. I wanted to make memories and really …
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Keeping your Christian marriage strong during summer break doesn’t have to be difficult. I remember when our kids were younger, I loved having them home at long last. But our schedules changed, we had camps to consider, travel to see family to factor in, and new routines all around. Where …
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Introduction Fun and faith can be the cornerstone of your season. Summer is a season of fun, relaxation, and family bonding. It’s also an excellent time to nurture your family’s spiritual growth in creative and enjoyable ways. Even though summer is almost over, as school will be starting again for …
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We’ve all been there. You’re in the car for a while and all your child wants to do is play on some device. You hate for him to be on the device but what else are you going to do? While I, too, have used electronics to keep my kids …
Introduction Even though we live in HOT Florida, my kids and I love to be outside in the summer. Outside activities provide a fun way to spend time together and give us opportunities to strengthen our family bonds. As Christian wives and mothers, we can use these moments to teach …
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