Second in a series on keeping our youth in the church. Yesterday, on a rainy Sunday road trip day, I had the benefit of sitting beside my lovely 20 year old daughter as she took a driving shift. We were headed home from a family reunion in Florida and talking about the struggles of staying … More You’ve Got to Set an Alarm!
Keeping our teens in the church is no easy task. Throw in what you know about contemporary culture and the Prince of this World and the task seems insurmountable. Our culture and the evil one seek to draw in and shred our young people, stealing their faith and their moral compass and then using them … More Keeping Our Young People in Church
“My escape is to just get in a boat and disappear on the water. ” Carl Hiaasen Boys of all ages and shapes love the freedom and excitement of a boat ride on a full lake in May. There is a freedom on the water. Hair blowing, sunglasses on, the smell of gasoline…all is … More The Wallet
There’s a lot of hype associated with getting that perfect graduation picture. You know, that intense feeling that you need a perfect memory of you with your first born child wearing his college regalia right after the ceremony. Throw in some traditions like, “your grandfather had his picture taken from this very spot” or … More We Got the Grad!
What’s gargantuan, gorgeous and gratuitous? The Georgia Governor’s Mansion! That’s right! The Governor’s Mansion is absolutely free to tour and hosts regular visits throughout the year. If you live near your state capitol, odds are you have a governor’s mansion to tour. If not, a local public building or historic home will do. Many places … More Cheap Field Trips # 2
A collection of photo essays from Metro Academic High School Students
mothering, teaching and living through an Orthodox Christian Lens
mothering, teaching and living through an Orthodox Christian Lens
The Life of An Acreage Farmer in Iowa
Bev. Cooke, YA author: Writing and Faith and Fulminating, Fulminating and Writing and Faith. And memes.
Reflections on life and Christianity, through the eyes of a trucker.
seeking the Lord's dwellings in simplicity
mothering, teaching and living through an Orthodox Christian Lens
Angelina's Garden 