I feel the need to address a recent controversy that involves me, my family, and my church. First off, I am in NO way a spokesperson for Hillsong church — any of them. And pastor Carl Lentz can handle himself. My main issue in all of this has been the willingness (or even excitement) for some to just “light up …
FAMILY FUN FRIDAY: Another 4 Fun Activities to Enjoy Fall!
Hello, HOPE-lovers and Happy Family-Fun Friday! When you live in Phoenix, Andy Williams’ classic, It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year, is not just a Christmas tune! Anything under 100° makes us Phoenicians full of wonder. As we continue to celebrate the Earth’s rotation, let’s re-open the windows, sing some Andy Williams, and go have some family fun! Last …
FAMILY FRIDAY: 4 (MORE) Fun Activities to Enjoy Fall!
Hello, HOPE-lovers and Happy Friday! Today is officially Fall, and in Phoenix that’s like a holiday! Highs in the 80’s bring us desert-dwellers out of our “bunkers” like bears returning from hibernation. So in honor of the Earth’s rotation, let’s rotate those wardrobes, get with the family and have some fun! Last time we decided to go for a hike, …
FAMILY FRIDAY: 4 Fun Activities to Enjoy Fall!
Hello, HOPE-lovers and Happy Friday! The temperature is dropping so let’s connect with family and have some fun! 1) Go For A Hike But Sister, they are just niños trying to release their wiggles. ~ Ignacio (Nacho Libre) There is nothing better for children than the great outdoors. The benefits for them, and us, are incredible. For those of us …
FAMILY FRIDAY: FUN IN PAYSON
“Wherever you go becomes a part of you somehow.” ~ Anita Desai Hello, Hipsters and Happy Friday! Let’s connect with family and have some fun. As I shared last time, our family loves to travel. During summers in Phoenix, we especially enjoy getting out of the horrid heat to rediscover the beauty of God’s earth. And although we often lose our …
THANKFUL THURSDAY: My Son Elias
“At that time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” And calling to him a child, he put him in the midst of them and said, “Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest …
THANKFUL THURSDAY: My Daughter Elianna
Hello, Hipsters! It’s “Thankful Thursday!” “At that time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” And calling to him a child, he put him in the midst of them and said, “Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Whoever humbles himself like …
THANKFUL THURSDAY: My Daughter Emery
Hello, Hipsters! It’s “Thankful Thursday!” “At that time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” And calling to him a child, he put him in the midst of them and said, “Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Whoever humbles himself like …