Thriving Marriage - at Barn45
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4 Principles for a THRIVING MARRIAGE!
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Why seek God in my 20s?
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Seeking God can provide a sense of purpose and direction in life, helping you understand your place in the world and your role in making a positive impact.
Read MoreGetting some balance back!
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Balancing your family's schedule and responsibilities when kids go back to school can be a challenge, but with some thoughtful planning and communication, you can create a more harmonious routine. Here are some tips to help you maintain balance during the school year:
Read MoreDiscover the Leader within on Reaching Higher Podcast - Tim Wessel
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Learn about the inspiring leadership journey of Reaching Higher keynote speaker and coach Tim Wessel on the latest episode of "Discover the Leader Within!"
Read MoreParenting with Intentionality Podcast with Jamie Higdon
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Hey friends! As a parent, this week’s episode really hit home - listen in as special guest Gina Wessel discusses raising a family with intentionality. In a society that is increasingly looking for what to put their identity in, she points families towards grounding themselves in ‘who they are’, ‘what they believe’ and ‘how to live that out’ all in a Kingdom minded way. Listen in here https://msha.ke/hereforeternitypodcast
Read MoreBrokenness to Thriving - on Podcast with Jamie Higdon
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The powerful stories of God’s goodness just keep coming! Thanks to Tim Wessel for sharing his testimony with me on this week’s episode. Tim’s story is one of addiction, trauma, abuse and despair, but God. Wow, our God! Truly a testimony that left me saying that multiple times…
Read MoreMerry Christmas & Happy New Year - 2022
/Just want to say HELLO, wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and give you a few updates on us!
Visit with Joyelle at Barn45!
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Spent a little time with our friend, Joyelle from Barn45!
Little about the book of Genesis and being intentional in the everyday rhythm of life at home!
Read MoreChoose your Battles!
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It is a really old saying but so very RIGHT - Choose your battles with your kids, especially your teens.
They are at an age where they are trying to become an individual. They need to become an individual.
It is right and timely so don’t become their “Lord”, don’t become their “enemy”, and please don’t become their “friend”. It is okay to be their parent. This role is sometimes jankey are hard to describe but it is the most beautiful sweet spot you will find when you settle into this phase.
Read MoreTechnology at Bedtime
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One thing we started doing with our kids when they were litte was to take time to put each one of them to bed at night. We both visited their rooms, offered private conversations about the day, prayed over them and gave them lots of love and affirmation before they closed their eyes to fall asleep. No time or room for technology there. When technology entered our home for the kids, those devices stayed on the main floor FAR AWAY from their bedroom!!!
Read MoreBe my Everything
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Life really is an adventure.
Everyday you wake up you have an opportunity to experience and explore.
Certainly the pressures of life weigh in very quickly as your eyes open into a new day because we have jobs and people to take care of however EVEN IN the everyday rhtyhm of life there is this special gift of adventure. Something new awaits us today.
Read MoreKids into Adults
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As our kids began to transition into young adults we realized we were going to have to transition too or there would be a big problem in our relationships with them.
It started with little things like, when are you going to be home and who are you going with and how much money did you spend….??????? to TRUSTING that you’ve done your job to teach them when is a reasonable time to be home and to choose their companions carefully and to be good stewards of the money they have earned.
Right? Right…. ?Yes, of course - right!
Read More4 Opportunities to be Intentional in the Everyday Rhythm of Life
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We love saying “ the everyday rhythm of life” because it is so true! There are 4 times in everyday that you can be intentional in your relationships with your kids and it is really not MORE WORK, you just have to be awake and aware!
Read MoreLove and Respect - it Works!
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This scripture can sometimes get everyone up in arms for obvious reasons, however when the heart behind this call is brought forth it is a beautiful thing. While certainly the Love and Respect vibe is here as it should be, the greater good that comes from this truth is that when both do these things it creates a perfect union - a solid team!
Read MoreWhat is YOUR Family Plan for Technology, Dating, Substance Use?
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It’s no secret every parent needs to establish appropriate ages for technology, dating, responsibilities, and those really important (sometimes awkward) talks with the kids about sex. On top of that, there is the very real pressure and curiosity of substance use like vaping, drugs and drinking alcohol. What is your plan to prepare and protect your family?
Read MoreStart Over
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So many times I wish I had a DO OVER.
Just a chance to say it different, act different, do something different, ya know?
Read MoreShe taught us to Smile
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She taught us to smile. We had no idea when we were playing FOWLING together that just two short weeks later she would be gone. We had plans. Plans to have sleepovers and movie nights and try new restaurants. She was enjoying our visits and loving the attention.. …..she even teased us the night before she passed and said …”I’m a pretty good actress you know, I probably don’t need all this attention!” Wow. We had no idea.
Read MoreWhat to do When your Kids Regress
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Do you feel like your kids are regressing since the pandemic started? Children often respond to stress by taking a step back developmentally. It’s no wonder such behavior becomes widespread when their daily routines are interrupted. While none of us in our home are “children” anymore - we too have had moments where we have regressed.
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