Imperfect Moments
I love hearing how important it is to invest in our kids in the here and now, cherishing the moments because they go by so quickly. Being reminded of this… Read More
Be the Pursuer
In an old poem, English poet Francis Thomas calls God “the hound of heaven”—a reference to the hound that never ceases chasing the hare. If you are like me, you… Read More
One Man’s Treasure
One of our writers at Orange, Tim Walker, posted this article on his blog as he reflected on his son’s first day of high school. At the beginning of another school year for all of us parents, it’s a good reminder of how quickly time passes and how to... Read More
Summertime
I was listening to “Summer Nights” by Rascal Flatts on the radio the other day and thought, every summer seems to be marked by a song. I’m not endorsing the lyrics (or saying that I’m old enough to know all of these songs)– but let’s take a trip... Read More
Staying on Task: Creating a Family Plan
Just seeing the word “schedule” may evoke feelings of anxiety for many parents. It’s a struggle to create, let alone maintain, a systematic routine for our household. However, with devotion and inspiration, the investment can yield great benefits for a family. Creating a visible chore list and mentally... Read More
How to Make the Most of Your Summer Vacation
Chances are you’ve either got a summer vacation (or staycation) planned right now. For many of us, it’s one of the highlights of summer. The two words we most often use to describe this annual break are ‘vacation’ and ‘holiday’. Usually, we use the two terms interchangeably. But... Read More
How to Have a Family Fight
Although most of us start our marriage and family with the adage that we won’t be the family that fights, face it – every family fights. I love the honest conversation about parenting with grace and truth we started a few days ago. But one of the things that... Read More