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Last Minute Gifts for Kids that are More than Toys

18 Dec

The countdown is on and while your shopping may be completely done and wrapped and under the tree, I bet there are a few of us who are scrambling to finish off the list. And if you're like me, you'd rather do anything than brave the mall or busy shopping areas the weekend before Christmas. I've ... View Post

6 Things that Distract Us from Goodness

14 Dec

I’m not sure it’s possible to stand without letting your toes touch the ground, but as I poured my coffee this morning, I tried. In my drowsy state, I had forgotten our kitchen was destroyed, down to unsafe, dirty subfloor; I had forgotten to wear my shoes. We had capped off a challenging month of ... View Post

What’s In The Bible: Episode Summaries + Conversation Starters

9 Dec

This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. When you click on a link and make a purchase, a small commission may be paid to Gather & Grow which helps keep this ministry going. So thank you! Read my full disclosure here. I've had the great privilege of walking our family through the ... View Post

Ruined for Christmas

7 Dec

It’s a different kind of holiday season this year. We haven’t been thinking too much about shopping…we are missionaries serving in Germany, so gifts are not much of a possibility and therefore not as big of a focus as in years past. We aren’t going to see any family since international travel is so ... View Post

How to Not Miss Out on Joy This Christmas

5 Dec

We pulled out the Christmas decorations ready to deck our halls. My 6 year old had been begging us for weeks to "please put up the Christmas tree." The time had finally come Thanksgiving morning. We started upstairs and before we could unpack the first box, my husband hurt his back. He laid on the ... View Post

5 Tips for Handling Holiday Jealousy with Kids

4 Dec

One of my best friends texted me suggesting that I write a post on handing jealousy between young siblings during Christmas. She's got kids that are right around the same age as mine, so we're often going through VERY similar things at the same time. It's great. But when she asked me, I ... View Post