Valentine’s Day is three weeks away. I have an idea. What if we started celebrating Valentine’s from now till then and beyond?! Here’s how: Be intentional about noticing kind things your spouse does for you, the family, or others. Each time you see his kindness, thank him for it. Acknowledge the little things. Comment on…
Category: Inspiration
At the Turn of the Year
Every January of our adult lives we’ve been bombarded with hype about setting goals, accomplishing, winning. There’s nothing wrong with goal setting, planning, and wanting to succeed. It’s healthy to evaluate the past year with an eye to improving. In fact, God has something to say about all this. So let’s compare two very different…
Foiled
He was a man of ambition. By steely resolve and cold-hearted determination he had carved out a place for himself on the world stage. There was no price too high to maintain his position, including killing his wife and sons. No one would stand in his way. His clever maneuvering in Rome had gotten him…
Beauty for New Year’s
Happy New Year! Here are a few of my winter photos for you to enjoy. I took these photographs on or near our property over the course of several years. I hope you enjoy God’s handiwork and his words in these images.
The Christmas Story for Littles (Ages 2-7) Plus stories for 8-13 year olds
These pages are designed to stimulate conversations with the little ones in your life. Use the images and text as a springboard for interactions. See Links below for historical fiction of Christmas for 8-13 year olds. 3 Short stories for 8-13 year olds: In the Stable Part 1: https://heartmindsoulandstrength.com/2017/12/in-the-stable/ Part 2: https://heartmindsoulandstrength.com/…/in-the-stable…/ Part 3: https://heartmindsoulandstrength.com/…/escape-part…/…