5 Things You Shouldn’t Expect When You’re Following God

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Our transition to full-time RV living is almost complete. We’ve broken in our new rig with a consecutive eight-week run at our seasonal campsite and we’ve begun purging stuff by selling, trashing and donating stuff. In the course of following what we believe God is calling us to do, we’ve told our story numerous times. Our […]

The Biblical Alternative to Worry

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I have learned that worry is not worth the mental energy it takes. It won’t change anything, it won’t make anything better and while it may seem to provide some comfort is thinking through a plan or scenario, it really only takes your focus off what’s necessary. But I admit, when my boy is gone […]

3 Reasons Children Need Core Biblical Truths (Not Just Cute Bible Stories)

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A quick glance around the world and it’s obvious that Truth and absolutes are frowned upon. True tolerance, and love are being replaced with false ideas of acceptance and “truth” seems as ever-changing as the tide. The pendulum is changing directions in America. The world our children are growing into is going to look vastly […]

Our Transition to Full-Tim Rv Living

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Our family has embarked on a journey several years in the making. We are working toward full-time RV living. In 2013, seven or eight months into our 11-month camper living experience I had a moment of frustration and told my husband I’d rather live in the camper then continue with the ridiculous mortgage process. You see, […]

One Change That Can Stop Power Struggles

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Getting kids to do what they’re told (and in a timely manner) can be one of the biggest headaches in parenting. You know the routine: Ask little Johnny to do something, he ignores you, messes around or throws a fit. You get mad, get loud, threaten, demand and finally there’s compliance. Last night we visited friends who […]

10 Way to Yell Less At Your Kids

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At first, speaking loudly to our son got his attention and stopped unwanted behavior. Then, we had to get louder….and louder. Finally, yelling seemed to be the only thing that worked. I hate yelling. I don’t want to be “that mom.” I don’t want to have a home of strive and yelling. My girlfriend, struggling […]

The Benefits of Courting

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 Thanks for joining us for the second half of our Introduction to Courting. We’ve talked about some aspects of courting and today we’re going to explore some benefits. It’s hard to think of courtship as relevant and realistic in America today yet there are many benefits to courting. Today Dakota from The Christian Guy’s Life […]

6 Ways to Deal With Negative Thoughts

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Do you ever get down-in-the-mouth, you no negative? I know I do. I stop walking the sunny side of the street and allow that little rain cloud of negativity to ruin my parade. Sometimes negative thoughts creep in and hangs around for awhile until we recognize it. So when it does, how do we combat negative thoughts? […]

Are You Spiritually Asleep?

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In the early morning hours when the sun is just beginning to peek over the distant hills and the birds are beginning a morning chorus of worship, from the shadows of our woods come graceful doe. They appear out of nowhere as the sun starts to glisten off the dewy grass. One of our favorite things […]