As we continue our series, Home: A Place To Grow, strengthening the marriage is key to reinforcing the foundation of our family. As you live each day, a simple and easy way to remember how to improve your marriage is to look at Psalm 118. This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it! Psalm 118:24 [NIV] If we break up this…
Do you get stressed out by certain relationships in your family? Whiny preschooler? Forgetful child? Strong-willed teen? Nagging wife? Workaholic husband? Overbearing in-laws? How do we make connections in our home so that we can build and protect the heart of our family? Home Improvement A common relationship buster in the family home is overcommitment. We just don’t have enough time! What are some typical symptoms? We are always busy,…
Holidays are about passing traditions that connect the past to the present to the future. Traditions: connect former generations and values [Past] connect you to people you love [Present] help you pass on your values to the future generations [Future] We create traditions by celebrating VALUES through an EVENT with people we love, and we REPEAT it annually (if you enjoyed it) with the hope that the next generation CONTINUES…
Gardening is hard work. It takes time to prepare the soil and pull the weeds. Seeds can take weeks to grow and sprout their first leaves. Roots need time to stretch and strengthen to give a good foundation. And it isn’t a one-time job. You have to maintain the garden by continually watering, fertilizing, and weeding. Eventually, after all the nurturing, the flowers will bloom, the vegetables will ripen, and…
