Mar 8, 2021 | All, Devotions
Our family had the opportunity to go to an outdoor Winterfest at a camp recently. There was ice-skating, ice climbing, snowshoeing, tubing, wagon rides, pony rides and a petting zoo. We had a great time as a family! This was the first time our baby Cohen had spent a...
Mar 5, 2021 | All, Devotions
Momma, I see you. We are almost 1 year into the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States. That means…- 1 year of living the quarantine life- 1 year of your children home from school with decreased extra-curricular activities- 1 year of mask wearing, washing,...
Feb 26, 2021 | All, Devotions
Our big boys have developed a beautiful habit—one for which I may not take credit! They express their gratitude to me by saying thank you for making them dinner. I know, so sweet right? What 11 and 13 year old do that? Everyone wants to feel valued and appreciated. We...
Feb 25, 2021 | All, Devotions
John 15:15No longer do I call you servants, for the servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all that I have heard from my Father I have made known to you. Proverbs 18:24A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is...
Feb 24, 2021 | All, Devotions
Have you ever heard the phrase, “West Michigan Nice?” The idea behind this phrase is that here in West Michigan we have a culture in which people pleasing and avoiding conflict is a value. West Michigan Nice is a strange cultural loophole around issues where you can’t...
Feb 23, 2021 | All, Devotions
I hit the baby jackpot when it comes to a sleeping. Cohen first slept through the night at 8 weeks old and has never looked back. The kid apparently inherits his sleeping ability from his Momma! Well, now Cohen is at the stage of development where he doesn’t...