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How to Strengthen Family Bonds
Wisps of grey-white fog lay low over rolling fields of golden wildflowers, and I watch the sun ascend crimson through the haze. I take a moment to breathe in the promise of what lies ahead: For the next week, our family will strengthen family bonds at a cabin in the woods. It all feels like work right now, but I know I’ll be grateful when we arrive. I also trust I’ll be refreshed when we return. I cling to these hopes and begin the daunting task of packing food for seven days in the woods. Whether it’s a simple weekend getaway or a week away in the woods, getting away…
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Five Benefits of Spending One-on-one Time with Your Child
“Want to go on a date?” I ask my 6-year-old daughter, Bekah. She glances up from behind the laptop, where she’s been watching online reruns of 1980’s cartoons for far too long. “Yeah!” Her eyes light up. I don’t even have to tell her where we’re going, and she’s ecstatic. “I was thinking of a walk at the bike path and a trip to the thrift store. Deal?” It’s not an extravagant scheme. I simply need some exercise, it’s a rare sixty-degree winter day, and I need lamp shades from the thrift store. We’re out the door in less than ten minutes, and a short drive to the bike path…
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10 Bible Verses About Celebrating Life
God is pleased when we cultivate joy and celebrate his goodness. Even in difficult times, focusing on God’s blessings can lift our heads. Today, we’ll look at 10 Bible verses about celebrating life. Then, we will examine practical ways to celebrate in even the most mundane seasons. Let’s start by soaking in God’s words about celebrating life. 10 Bible Verses About Celebrating Life As you read these Scriptures, I encourage you to soak in God’s invitation to praise and worship him. Thank him for the gifts in your life. He is pleased when you focus on what is true, good, right, and pure. Encouraging Bible Verses About Celebrating Life and…
