Have you ever wondered if we were made for community? Why would we crave human connection? Here are 10 practical ways to create a culture of belonging.


In the silence there is a small quiet voice inviting listening with our whole being. In Whitney R. Simpson’s book Holy Listening, she emphasizes that the reality of listening to God is embodied in our breath, our body and the spirit of God. He is the giver of our life and our breath.
Last week being outside is God’s great creation on Lake Jocassee in SC, I was overwhelmed with this glimpse of heaven here on earth. Pulling up close to God’s Word daily refreshes my love for my Father God and the overwhelming reality of God’s great love for me. Unpack these nuggets of wise thoughts from Colossians 3.


Creating your own protein bars is an excellent idea for so many reasons. My primary motivation is that these bars are high protein. This grab and go item fits perfectly into a workout morning. On Sunday mornings when we leave at dawn to rehearse for the worship team or Saturday mornings when we also leave […]
Whether you are brand new to home schooling or a veteran, here are 13 ideas for organizing your homeschool day. Who doesn’t love to find a nugget or efficient plan for organizing?


Taking care of ourselves is a lifetime journey. Invite yourself to practice many of these ideas to care for your body. If you are a responsible person, you may struggle with the concept of doing these kind gestures for yourself, but it is clear that the scripture reminds of kindness to ourselves. Be kind to yourself. Let this kindness toward yourself overflow in kindness to others.
Finding your people is serious business. Sometime our people find us. Sometime we have to say goodby to a season and the people that we have loved. Sometimes we have find new people. Sometime we don’t know what we are looking for in friendships. Sometime we know that we need people to complete something that is deeply human in ourselves. What are some ways we can find our people?


Nibble boards are for sharing!
Nibble boards invite a party!
Nibble boards are easy!
So, what is a nibble board? How do you make a nibble board? Who likes nibble boards? A nibble board is just a clever way of creating shareable appetizers. Building a nibble board is easy with these ideas.
The true answer to this question is that all kinds of people choose to homeschool for a wide variety of reasons. Everyone from lawyers to plumbers to teachers to doctors to pilots select home education for their child. While the reasons are widely varied, here are a few of the popular reasons:
