Christmas with Compassion: It’s About Giving!

You heard a whole lot about Compassion from me back in September, and WOW, that Compassion Bloggers Month made a HUGE impact! So many children sponsored – my heart just sings thinking about it! And now here we are, in the middle of the Christmas, shopping for...

Samson Teaches Us About Tanzania

Samson, our Compassion sponsored child, is six years old – the same age as Big J. Big J and I are starting to have great conversations about all sorts of topics – I can only imagine what discussions I could have with Samson right now. We receive sweet...

Pin and Party with Compassion International!

As you all know, it’s Blog Month with Compassion International, and this week there is a whole lot of fun going on to celebrate! ***** First, Compassion is holding a contest for all of you on Pinterest! I super duper love Pinterest and I’m thrilled...

Dear God…

Dear God, You really know how to get to me, don’t You? I might be an impulsive person in most things, but when it comes to acting on something from You, I’m a little slow. And stubborn. I require lots of chipping away. Lots of not-so-subtle hints and...

Geography with a Greater Purpose

We’re taking on a new geography lesson this week and I thought you might like to join us! This lesson is very easy, requires very little prep work, and will be a blessing to many children all over the world! Sound good?! Here is what you need: *A globe or world...

Processing “7”

I’m reading the book 7: An Experimental Mutiny Against Excess by Jen Hatmaker right now. I laugh out loud reading it in the middle of the night feeding Double J. Seriously – that Jen is one funny gal. But this book is messing with me as well. If the book...