Faith Points

No, this isn’t a police experiment.  I promise, it’s a fun simple way to connect with your child.  Just hang with me. We’re going to draw an outline of our bodies. This is such a silly, spur of the moment thing to do.  Just get some butcher paper (you can get it in a craft…

Sometimes we can forget that our kids are whole people…with deep needs and dreams and plans for their future that all have nothing to do with us.

Every once in a while we all have hard days. I know I do! There are days I couldn’t get through very well if my kids didn’t help out so much around here.

Sometimes it’s nice to share a private little secret, just between you and your child.  It makes them feel special. I’ll whisper to one of the boys, “Let’s do something nice for Daddy today and don’t tell him….”  Then we will think of a secret thing, like cleaning the trash out of his car or…

One of the coolest ways to connect together is to do something with a unified purpose.  Saving money takes sacrifice, determination and willpower.  Why not save money together as a family? Find a good reason….a charity, a friend in need, an elderly neighbor, a missionary,there are needs in every direction. I remember several years ago…

If you’re having trouble making a connection with your child, this is a good one to try.  Sometimes they are distracted, you are busy, we’re all going in different directions.  In those times, pulling back in and connecting with each other calls for drastic measures.  That’s when I make the announcement,“Tomorrow, each child can only…

With this gorgeous weather we are having my kids are going outside every day and playing in the yard. One thing I try to remember is to occasionally….go outside with them!

I just adore doing secret, sweet things with my kids. With so many children at home, I look for ways to make them each feel special.

I remember being a kid and wishing I could be heard. It’s hard to be full of ideas and think you might have wisdom in an area but no one takes you seriously.