The other day, my husband, Joe, spent the entire afternoon outdoors cleaning our duck pond, mowing the lawn, and tidying up our shed. When he came back indoors, he exclaimed, “I’m exhausted and can hardly move!” I had been cleaning house all day myself, so I had a pretty good […]
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“Pros and cons and pros and cons and proooooos” by Scott Fryberger
There’s my Jimmy Fallon reference for the day. There’s this new thing called “digital music.” It’s odd…nowadays, you can just get online, pay some money with your credit card (or PayPal….but that’s another blog in itself), and instantly have music on your computer. Yes, full songs! Full albums, even! Anyways, […]
“A God Who Goes to Great Lengths” by J.M. Farro
It never ceases to amaze me how God will go to great lengths to give us the desires of our hearts. I can still remember when, years ago, our pet guinea pig, Daisy, died suddenly. I took her death so hard that I announced to my family that we were […]
“Power and Wisdom from Christ” by J.M. Farro
I have discovered that when I rely on God’s Spirit, and take Him at His Word, I can know things and do things that I can’t do in the “natural”. For instance, my computer printer just jammed. Usually, when that happens, I have to wait until my husband, Joe, gets […]
We Recommend: Seabird, “Over the Hills and Everywhere” EP
With Christmas swiftly approaching, it’s time to start dusting off the seasonal tunes and get into the spirit of the Christmas season. But with each new year comes new recordings from artists hoping to become part of your annual Christmas music rotation. Last year, Seabird released a 2-song Christmas EP that offered […]
“Where I Act Like a Wife and She Acts Like a Husband” by Josh Taylor
Anyone who knows Kelli and I knows that I’m the talker and she’s the quiet one. Not by definition, but if you had to decide which of those title went to which, I’d be the talker and she’d be the quiet one. I’m a little more outgoing, a little more […]
Advice for New Parents from Jars of Clay
JFH (John DiBiase): Any advice for new parents? Charlie Lowell (Jars of Clay): Some advice a good friend, kind of counselor friend, told me a few years ago – and it’s not so much for your son’s age, but he said, “Always remember that your kids have a complex inner world […]
“Date Night vs Real Life” by John DiBiase
As November 1st marks exactly one month since we ventured into the world of parenthood, it’s intriguing to look back on the past four weeks to see how much life has changed. On Friday night, Will was officially four weeks old, and on Saturday night, my parents volunteered to assume […]
Pumpkin Raisin & Ginger Cookies
I have been making these cookies for the last several years, and they are a big hit in our family. I’ve made note of my personal variations, but you can make them according to the original recipe, if you like. I make half of the recipe with raisins, and half […]
“Deliverance for Your Descendants” by J.M. Farro
As a parent, Proverbs 11:21 has always been near and dear to my heart. But when my son, John, and his wife were expecting my first grandchild, this promise from God became even more vital to me and my family. Scripture says: “The descendants of the righteous will be delivered.” […]