Faith Walking
St. Patrick: Who Was He Really?
I don’t think I really started to think about St. Patrick, the man until I got married to an Irish/German/American, and had kids. Growing up, St. Patrick’s Day was all about wearing green and drinking beer. Yet, if St. Patrick was alive today, I think he’d be heartbroken over what his name has come to…
Children and Lent
Lent is about life, not a lifeless tradition. It’s about drawing closer to Jesus by pulling away from the things that distract us from him. It’s about reorienting lives to make more room for God. And it’s something children can participate in. Our children have practiced Lent as long as I can remember. At seven…
More About the Season of Lent
I think those who are afraid of Lent don’t really understand it. Some remember the drudgery from their childhood of being forced to give up something they love. Others just don’t know what it’s about. For me, I remember the season of Lent fondly from my childhood. Giving up something I loved because I loved…
Making Room for God
Lent snuck up on me this year. Usually by this time I already know what I want to give up, but this year I’m clueless. I think it’s because in the last year my life has drastically changed and I’m making more room for God than ever. This time last year my morning devotions were…
Remembering Saint Nick
Here’s a GREAT way to celebrate AND educate your kiddos on the REAL Saint Nicholas!! https://ginaconroy.com/ginablog/wordpress/2009/12/04/saturday-christmas-tips-remembering-st-nick/
Compassion Takes a Trip Guatemala
Our family has been a Compassion Sponsor for over ten years now. In fact, we’re on our second child, having seen Samuel grow, thrive, and graduate on the program. Now we get to do the same for Theo. Both our sponsored sons are from Rwanda. We simply asked for a child most in need and…
Old Faithful, Forever Faithful!
Keep reading for one of many Life Lessons from the Road… One thing I was looking forward to on this Midlife Road Trip was driving to and through Yellowstone park with Jessie Gunderson. I met Jessie online less than a year ago when she found my blog and commented. I commented back and we soon…
Firsts: Mountains, Nature and Swing Dancing
Denver has given me a lot of firsts. Driving into Denver was a lesson in self control and driving safety as I couldn’t help gaze upon the mountains in the distance while singing “America…” Thankfully Danica did the driving around town and I was able to soak in the wonder and beauty of the mountains.…
Teen People of the Bible
Teen People of the Bible by Daniel Darling What they say: This is a relevant tool that will launch teens deeper into scripture through the power of story and real-life application. This is a book that should be placed in the hands of every believing and seeking teen. — T. Suzanne Eller, Intl. Speaker, Author…
Stuck
I wrote this a week ago thinking it wasn’t done yet. But then decided to post as is, with all it’s imperfections and heart. I’m still a bit stuck, but have landed on solid ground! Why is it just when things start to move, when my life seems headed in the right direction, when I’m…