Football. ESPN highlights. Quarterback sacks. Receivers flipped by a huge hit. If you’re a football fan, you know the importance of protection, whether it’s the offensive line protecting the quarterback or a key block that protects a running back or receiver from a bone-crunching hit. Proverbs 13:6 gives us insight into our O line: “Righteousness…

In The Sign of the Beaver, twelve year old Matt tends the family homestead in the woods of Maine while his father journeys to Massachusetts for Matt’s mother and sisters. After a bee attack, Matt finds himself in the care of an Indian chief and his reluctant grandson. Matt develops a deep friendship and respect…

My kids love movie trailers. They constantly check the internet for upcoming films and previews. Since Easter is fresh on our minds, I want you to consider Easter a preview of coming attractions. Look up John 11: 21-26. Lazarus has died and this is part of the conversation between his sister Martha and Jesus. “Lord,”…

The American Girls Collection gives insight into various historical periods and teaches great values as well. You may be familiar with classic American Girl characters like Samantha, Felicity, Molly, and Kit who have made their way to the big screen. Even if dolls aren’t your thing (they weren’t mine either), you’ll enjoy the stories.

One favorite place for a quick family getaway is the Wildcatter Ranch. Fishing, canoeing, horseback riding, skeet shooting, archery—this place has it all. A small herd of Longhorn cattle live on the property and you can feed them by hand. The cowboys know each one, both by how they look and by their personalities. Each…

Katherine Peterson’s Bridge to Terebithia is a touching story about friendship and bringing out the best in one another. Iron sharpens iron in this unlikely friendship between Jess and Leslie. Have the Kleenex ready. This one tugs at your heart. Boys, don’t be tempted to bypass this one. Check it out and see what you…

We have friends and family who own land out in the country. When we visit, we pile into the pickup truck and drive around; usually, we feed cattle or go out to an old farmhouse. When you are driving out in the country, there are gates leading from one pasture or property to the next.…

This week, I’d like to introduce you to one of my favorite authors, France Hodgson Burnett. She authored The Secret Garden, A Little Princess, and Little Lord Fauntleroy. These beautiful stories highlight the best in people in the worst of circumstances. Moms, A Little Princess is a must read for your princess and sets a…

My family loves games and one we like to play is Sardines. In Sardines, one person hides, and the others try to find them. Once you find them, you hide with them until you are packed in the hiding place like sardines. Oh, and one other thing. It’s played in the dark. No lights allowed.…

Half Magic by Edward Eager puts a new twist on wishing. Siblings Jane, Mark, Katherine, and Martha find a coin that grants wishes—kind of. The coin grants only half of the wish. Do the math and you’ll find twice the fun you wished for.