Vintage Clothes and Generational Faith
Recently I was asked to host our online Sunday morning church service. I host with a man named Clay. I mentioned to him, as we were talking, that I was wearing a sweater that I have had for at least
Regulating Emotions
With a neighborhood full of littles (seven under five years old), it seems we are in a constant battle with someone falling apart. That’s to be expected when our children are little, right? They are still learning all the mechanics
3 Simple Ways to Care for the Mental Health of the Kids in Your Life
The kiddos in our lives feel the tension of running here and there. Social comparisons are heavy. They have pressures at school, on their teams, in their organizations, sometimes even at home. It’s so hard to see our kids not
Secure in God
I was a “shy” kid. I have an older sister who came straight out of the womb with confidence dripping off her shoulders, but not me. We’re all different, aren’t we? God equips us in different ways, and sometimes, it takes a
Christmas Alert!
GAME-CHANGING GRANDMAS, may I have your attention please? THIS IS AN ACTUAL ALERT! Have you heard? The last thing I want to do is add to anyone’s stress level, but I don’t want you in the dark if I can do
Loving Your Grandchild Well in a Screen-Driven World
The pull of electronic devices is almost irresistible – for children and adults. With a simple push and swipe, videos and games captivate our grands and keep them sitting still. But this magic comes at a cost. Kids can grow
Kids Do Say the Darndest Things (but big people do, too!)
Hey RIG family, here’s another light-hearted story for you because I believe life is better when you’re laughing. I’ve collected a number of stories over the years from my readers who know I appreciate a chuckle and have written in
Building A Team
As I was thinking about building my team for the camp this past summer, I decided it was time to take a hard look at what it takes to make a great team. From the time I started directing summer
Speak Truth
The Emperor is nekkid again, and this time he has plenty of company. If I felt confident everyone reading would recognize that reference to Hans Christian Anderson’s fairy tale, I would move straight to my reasons for writing, but I