Tim shared his parenting tips in the last post. Mine draw from years in the classroom with elementary school students. Here they are: 1. Teach and model the importance of manners early in your child’s life. I have seen a…
Parenting Tips Part I
A friend and work colleague of Debbie asked us something that I never thought I would be asked as someone who never had children: Could you please write some tips on good parenting? Well, could I ever! Those of you…
Three Ideas to Handle Christmas Stress
Are you caught on the Christmas treadmill again this year? Christmas is a wonderful time when families reunite. The spirit of giving and the infectious excitement of children are in the air. And, with great joy, many Christians celebrate their spiritual heritage,…
Are You Willing to Take a Risk?
Bicycle touring comes with some risks. Debbie and I became aware of this firsthand when we ventured coast to coast on our bicycles in 2010. Even in the planning stages, we began to realize that things we took for granted…