The days are getting longer and longer here. I was talking with a friend about my days living in Alaska today, and remembering picnics that started at 9:00 pm in the summer. We’re not quite there here, but I do like the lovely long light in the evenings.
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Amy Carmichael Shaped Me as a Mom
Ginger Blomberg reviews Church History by Simonetta Carr.
- When my kids were little, a friend introduced me to the writings of Amy Carmichael. Carmichael’s young adult life was full of adventure as she traveled across the world and was part of a growing evangelism ministry in India. Then she started to shelter and raise young girls who were abandoned by their parents.
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mama bear
Mandy at life.faithful offers a gentle challenge to the “mama bear” types out there.
- As parents, we want what’s best for our kids. Most of us would do anything in our power to give our kids a great life. It cuts us to our core when we see our kids hurt or struggling with something, and we would love to be able to make everything work out perfectly in their lives. We love to see them smile and would be willing to go to war if something makes them cry–and these things seem even more true for moms.
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Presence-Centered Homes
Roger Helland explores how to seek God’s presence in every part of life.
- I recall valuable advice a pastor offered to my wife and me about couples with young children: “Don’t let the children become the center of your family life. Let Christ be the center.”
Easy to say, but tough to do—like wrestling with an open umbrella as the wind rages.
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15 Unique Ways to Celebrate Dad This Father’s Day
Looking for new ideas to celebrate Dad in a few weeks?
- Father’s Day is upon us! How do you plan to make the special guy in your life feel special? Maybe the traditional BBQ cookout or hitting up the hardware store on the way home after church does the trick. Sometimes all you have to do is just ask; most of the time, they’ll let you know. Dads are so easy and fun to celebrate!
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Maker of Mountain Lions
Jeanne Whitlock tells us what meeting a mountain lion can show us about his Maker.
- It’s one thing to read about mountain lions from the comfort of the car, squinting at a faded placard outside of Henry Coe State Park.
The plaque made it clear: we were leaving safety. Its topics included “Camping During the Tarantula Migration,” “How To Avoid the Feral Boars,” and “What to Do If You See a Mountain Lion.”
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Something to Do with Your Kids
Looking to make something beautiful together? Try this marbled paper made from shaving cream!
Something to Watch
Have you ever wondered how to count to 99 in French? The guys at Jolly are back chuckling at French memes with a French student.
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Thank you for always writing these, Carolyn! They’re always so fun to look through. Also, you’ve totally got me hooked on the JOLLY YouTube channel. It’s amazing!!! I love it so much. Thanks for always sharing!