What should we teach Christian kids about patriotism? My thoughts on this were stirred when we were dinner guests at an acquaintance’s home years ago. “This is the best country in the…
Author: Karen Peterson
Karen is a wife, mom, grandma, certified educator, speaker, trainer, and follower of Jesus. Her heart is to build healthy marriages and families grounded in the Word of God. She is a former pastor's wife and has an M.Div. from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.
HOW TO AFFORD A FAMILY VACATION ON A TIGHT BUDGET
“Our family needs a vacation, but how can we possibly afford it? The budget’s so tight we barely make it from month to month.” If this is you, I’ve been there, too….
5 TIPS FOR HOSTING OVERNIGHT GUESTS
“Practice hospitality.” Romans 12:13b “Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling.” I Peter 4:9 I grew up with parents who hosted lots of friends and relatives from across the country and…
WHY YOU NEED TO TAKE A FAMILY VACATION
It happens every year as summer peeks over the horizon of spring. Like Toad in Wind in the Willows, I start to long for the open road (or skies). It starts with…
4 SURPRISING BENEFITS OF PRAYING WITH YOUR SPOUSE
I couldn’t believe what I was seeing! A room full of couples from our church tasked with heading up our marriage ministry had just been asked how many of them prayed…
HOW TO CELEBRATE A CHRIST-CENTERED CHRISTMAS WITH YOUR FAMILY
December is here and we’re busy preparing for Christmas. When will I decorate? How will I get all that shopping, wrapping, and baking done? Whose house will we visit this year? For…