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SEVENTEEN reasons to SERVE

When I was young, the youth ministry and those serving in it changed the trajectory of my life, and I am thrilled to “Pay it Forward” by serving the next generation! I STRONGLY believe that we need to come alongside our children and teenagers – teaching them, encouraging them and LOVING them!

Here are 17 reasons to serve in children’s or student ministry:

1. When we serve children, we serve Christ himself!

Matthew 25:40: ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me!

We are a “family.” Just like each person in our household has chores and responsibilities, each member of the church family should look around and say, “What needs to be done?” And then DO IT! Every person chips in and helps!

2. We live in an interconnected world, serving children makes a positive impact on our world.

None of you should look out just for your own good. Each of you should also look out for the good of others. Philippians 2:4

For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works. Ephesians 2:10

3. Serving takes the focus off of YOUR problems.

Serving others takes the focus off YOU and your problems and allows you time to focus on others. You’ll find that when you are encouraging others, you YOURSELF will be encouraged.

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Bonus: You will learn that our GREAT GOD is bigger than all of our problems!

I will often be able to serve another simply as an act of love and righteousness…but I may also serve another to train myself away from arrogance, possessiveness, envy, resentment or covetousness. – Dallas Willard’

4. You will make an impact on your own children.

The Barna group recently released a statistic that shows your children are 80% more likely to continue in their faith if their parents were serving in the ministry.

Your children are watching you and learning what you value.

5. God has lavished GOOD on you so that you can lavish good on others!

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See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! I John 3:1 NIV

“We are created to join God on a mission….he calls us to roll up our sleeves and join him with our talents, our money, our time and our passion. He wants his mission to become our mission.” – Bill Hybels

6. Serving children will have the greatest, LONG TERM impact!

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Children are just beginning to develop life-long beliefs, habits, and values – we can help shape them! What gets “poured into” children will be what comes out of them as adults. When children grasp that God loves them and has a GOOD plan for their lives, their lives take on more meaning, purpose, and JOY!

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7. Young people are highly influenced by role models, but many don’t have one.

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You can be that role model!

8. Spiritual development begins at age two and is usually formed by before age 13.

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If people do not embrace Jesus as their Savior before the end of their teenage years, their chance of doing so later in life is slim. Children are the group of people who are the MOST receptive to the Gospel AND the most receptive to discipleship.

9. Our current young ones are our future leaders.

The people who are leading our country today were once young people who may or may not have had wise and caring people investing in them.

Christians have a tremendous opportunity to help build a better, more God-honoring world by investing in the moral and spiritual character of future leaders. – George Barna

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10. Being ‘in the action’ is way better than sitting on the sidelines.

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You can be a spectator and watch a good service, chat with friends, go home. Or you can get in the game and be a part of the adventure.

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11. You will learn, grow and develop skills you didn’t even know you had.

Every time I serve, I learn things that apply to my life – and I can talk these things through with my children. We reflect on the lessons together throughout the week.

“A critical component of someone growing in their faith is serving.” – Dale Hudson

Leading others forced me out of my comfort zone and allowed me to grow in areas where I would have become stagnant. We get to develop gifts we may not even realize we have! We get to be used by God in ways we never imagined!

We can learn from children:

Matthew 11:25 At that time Jesus said, “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children.

12. It’s FUN!

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We play GAMES to learn! If you need a reason to smile, work with kids – they give you LOTS of reasons to smile. Their JOY is contagious. Seeing the world through their eyes is simply delightful!

13. You will meet new friends!

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Loneliness is an unfortunate problem in our generation. We text more than we talk and connect with people on social media more than we do in person. Serving changes all that. While serving, you will get to know others, build relationships, laugh together, learn together, and grow together. Most of my closest friends are people who I’ve met while serving.

14. Serving gives us an opportunity to put our faith into action.

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Serving helps us grow in our faith. Scripture tells us that:

“Faith without deeds is useless.” James 2:20 NIV

“I see Christ in others, and they can see Him in me.” – Michelle Anthony

15. Working with children and teens has the potential to change the trajectory of one’s life.

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I’m forever grateful to the men and women who served in the church when I was young. I felt loved, welcomed, and most importantly – I learned that GOD LOVES ME and has a GOOD plan for my life! I learned that God is my Father and I could trust him. It changed my life. (Read my story by clicking here)

We get to team up with God to change the world!!!!

If children learn to love God with their whole heart, mind, strength, and soul – then larger problems as they grow will be by-passed. Strong, healthy children will grow into adults that positively impact our society. – George Barna

16. Children need a THIRD voice.

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Though the primary people responsible for spiritual development are parents; children and student’s need a THIRD (and fourth and fifth) voice speaking truth into their lives! I can name a specific third, fourth and fifth voices that impacted me, can you think of those people as well? I’m so grateful for the people who spoke to me with truth and love when I was going through the “My Parents Don’t Know Anything” stage! I’m honored to have the opportunity to be that voice in the lives of our future leaders. You can be that voice too.

17. Serving is good for your health

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In the book entitled “The Healing Power of Doing Good,” author Allan Luks discovered that: Retired men who volunteer one day a week live two and a half times longer than retired men who don’t volunteer at all.

In the book, Happiness Hypothesis, the author shares this profound study:

Serving is like joining a gym!! (Keep that New Year’s Resolution!)

We never need to feel guilty asking people to serve our children and students. It’s not what we want FROM them, it’s what we want FOR THEM!

When I invite others to serve, I am giving them a GIFT – a gift they give and a gift they keep. Why am I so confident in this?

Because of how it positively changed my life. People served and invested in me, and I will never be the same. Their service will ripple through eternity! (Click here to read that story)
Because of the joy and satisfaction I’ve experienced volunteering in children’s and student ministry.
Because I’ve been thanked by countless volunteers for providing them a place to grow, serve, and find fulfillment.
Because of how it has positively impacted my four sons who attend children’s ministry!

What do YOU have to offer? More than you probably think. You have the gifts and talents you were born with. The passion that inspires you. The blessing of education. The skills you’ve honed as you’ve worked at home or in the marketplace. The life experiences that have matured you. The pain that has deepened you. The love that spills from God’s heart into yours.” – Bill Hybels

THANK YOU to those of you who invest in our children and teenagers! I appreciate you.

If you volunteer or serve somewhere in your community, I’d love to know WHERE you serve and WHY you serve! Please leave me a comment!

If you are interested in reading more about this topic, here are a couple of book recommendations:

Sustainable Children’s Ministry – a systematic approach to recruiting volunteers; very practical

2. Volunteer Revolution – an inspiring book filled with real-life stories on the power of volunteering!

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October 22, 2017 By Kathryn

0 In Book Review/ Colorado Springs/ Faith/ Family/ Serving

My Journey, Part 4 – A New Role!

The truth is that the Spirit of the living God is guaranteed to ask you to go somewhere or do something you wouldn’t normally want or choose to do…The Holy Spirit of God will mold you into the person you were made to be. -Francis Chan

For the last 6 years, I’ve been a stay-at-home mom to my four little boys. (Read about that here)

This summer, I was invited to join the children’s ministry team at New Life Church in Colorado Springs.

Once again, my first reaction was: “No thank you, I’m a busy mama with four little boys!” But I knew I needed to stay quiet and listen, then pray about this before responding. And that’s what I did.

We’ve loved being a part of New Life church – we have a community of friends here! And I’m passionate about Children’s Ministry! So…after talking it through with Ted, and PRAYING, I felt that in spite of any fears or wondering if I could do this…I needed to say YES to becoming the Children’s Ministry Director of New Life Friday Night (the Friday night congregation of New Life Church).

I am blessed to be a part of an incredible team, work with amazing children, in a role that I am passionate about. It’s also a supportive and flexible environment – what more could you ask for?

This new role began in September, and the first step was recruiting new volunteers. I STRONGLY believe that adults (and teenagers) need to come alongside our children – to teach them, encourage them, and love them! It made a HUGE difference in my young life (click here to read that story) and I know it makes a difference in the lives of the children who attend New Life.

28 days ago, we started a campaign asking for 90 new volunteers in 90 days. As of October 20th, 2017, we have 60 new volunteers committed to serve our kids!!! I am now getting the volunteers plugged into the the right spots so that they flourish in their roles! I will be supporting them, their families, and the staff at New Life Friday Night.

Though I sometimes feel inadequate as a mother, director, and writer – I know that God working in me and through me can accomplish great things. I ask Him for help each day – that He would use my life to be a blessing to my family and to others. I pray daily for wisdom as I parent my children, write for those who read this, and coordinate our Friday night children’s ministry! I would cherish your prayers as well!

And I hope that if you live in the area, you will visit me at New Life North. We meet at 6:30 PM every Friday!

October 20, 2017 By Kathryn

4 In Faith/ Family/ Motherhood/ My Journey/ Raising boys

My Journey, Part 3 – Becoming a Stay-at-Home Mama (SAHM)

In 2011, our children’s ministry had grown from 25 kids to about 300 kids! Click here to read that story.

I was also the mother of a growing 3-year old, an extremely active 1-year-old, and very pregnant with our 3^rd son! My husband and I agreed that for this season of our lives, it would be best for me to be a full-time, stay-at-home mom.

Since 2011, we’ve gone from two to three, then FOUR little cowboys!

I’m incredibly grateful for the years of being home with my littles! Getting everyone the food they want, the drinks they need, their teeth brushed, nails clipped … getting them washed up, then dried off, making sure they go potty or get their diapers changed, getting all of their clothes, socks, and shoes on (why can’t I find all the shoes! Where do they hide the shoes?).

On days we have places to go, there are four different types of car seats or seat belts that need to be fastened – while at least one child is crying about something. In winter, I’ll get all extra layers packed onto each one, but when we’ve arrived at our destination, they’ve taken everything off. And so I start over. Let’s just say that I’m GLAD for the “STAY-AT-HOME” part of ‘stay-at-home mom.’

There were days in those ‘little years’ that I’d be so tired by the end of the night, I’d just cry. I knew I’d be up with a baby through the night and have another long day ahead of me with four busy little boys. Ted is an amazing daddy and husband, but for a few of those ‘little years’ he was working full time – plus going to school full time to earn his master’s degree. When he finished school, he commuted to Chicago every day for work – making his long days even longer with an hour-long drive each way! Many days each week he would leave as the boys were waking up and get home when they were going to bed. (Which was one of the things that inspired our move to Colorado – a better work-life balance!)

Being a full-time mama is hard, and I’ve talked about the hard. But it’s actually more wonderful than it is hard. The good far outweighs the bad! It’s hard to understand unless you’re in it!

Some of the things I love about being a mom:

being there for each of the ‘firsts’ – first step, first word, first food,
all of the snuggles, hugs and kisses,
hearing the sweet mis-pronounced words my boys say (lemonade is pronounced “little maid” at our house)
kissing their ‘owies’ and putting on all of the band-aids (so.many.bandaids!)
holding them and being there when they are sick,
watching them love, help, and protect each other,
laughing with them and enjoying the funny and creative things they say and do,
experiencing the world through their eyes! Life takes on new meaning and you begin to appreciate the little things.

What a privilege to be a mom!

Though it felt like they’d be tiny and completely dependent on me forever, I now have four boys who SLEEP THROUGH THE NIGHT. They are all potty-trained! My oldest son can make his own food – and helps cook for the family as well! They all know how to do so many things ALL BY THEMSELVES!! They make their own beds and help with other chores around the house.

After years of not having five minutes alone all day long, I now have time to do things like START a BLOG and consider opportunities outside the home.

I worked part-time role at New Life church in Colorado Springs Click here to read about it! And I currently substitute teach at my children’s schools.

Others told me it goes by fast, and that was hard to believe when they were all babies, but now I see how TRUE it is.

To read more about my days at home, read this!

October 19, 2017 By Kathryn

4 In Faith/ My Journey/ Uncategorized

My Journey, Part 2 – I said YES when I wanted to say NO WAY

Ted and I were asked if we would consider moving to the Chicago area to serve in a church. (They wanted me to consider becoming the Children’s Ministry Director. At first, I wanted to say “No way!” But my husband asked for me to pray about it before answering. (Click here to read that story)

I prayed and felt strongly that, in spite of the fear and the unknowns, I needed to say “Yes!”

We agreed to a six-month trial period in my new role. If it wasn’t the right fit, I could go back to teaching elementary school.

Well, 6 months came and went, and I continued as the Children’s Ministry Director for almost a decade!

It was an INCREDIBLE journey, and I’m forever grateful that I said yes! I grew as a person, and a leader as the children’s ministry grew from 25 children to hundreds of children. From 3 volunteers to 100+ volunteers. Thousands of people came to events that we hosted for families. I got a front row seat to see God working in people’s lives and families – in our church, our city, and around the world!

Families in our church community were able to provide food for families in our city, as well as school supplies and free tutoring services for children. We provided Christmas gifts and clothes for hundreds of families. We sponsored children and families around the world – feeding them and helping pay for their education. I got to witness children and their families come to know Christ and grow in their relationship with Him.

I’m forever grateful I gave a nervous and unsure ‘Yes,’ when the safer, more comfortable thing to say was ‘No!’

Have you ever been in that place before (maybe even right now), where saying “yes” was a leap of faith? Tell me your story!

To read the next part of My Journey, click here!

October 18, 2017 By Kathryn

9 In Faith/ Family/ Motherhood

How do you change this world? Love your family.

Most of us want to make an impact on the world.
I’d love for my name to go down in history as someone who changed the world for the better.

Mother Teresa says we can change the world.
How? By loving our family.

We can start the day with a hug and a smile.
One small step at a time, we will raise our sons and daughters to make a positive difference in this world. We can teach our children to love and respect others by modeling it for them.

Loving, God-honoring families have a positive impact on every dimension of society. When kindness is practiced at the kitchen table, it spreads into classrooms, workplaces, neighborhoods, and into our communities. The way we speak, forgive, encourage, and serve at home becomes the way our children treat the world.

Loving, God-honoring families have a positive impact on every dimension in society!

The task we have in front of us can seem overwhelming. I know some days I feel like I’m failing as a mom. Some days are loud, messy, exhausting, and far from the peaceful picture I imagined. But each day I get to start over and try again. And those small “start again” moments matter more than perfection ever could.

One thing that helps me be a better mother is investing in myself.

It’s difficult to pour good things into our children without first filling ourselves. Spending time daily with God – praying, reading your Bible, meditating on Scripture, reading from an inspiring book or study – are ways to fill your soul!

When I start my day with God’s word and prayer (and coffee) – I have the FUEL I need to be a better wife, mom, and leader. God fills MY love tank, and I can pour that love into my husband and children throughout the day.

And when I fall short, which I do, God empowers me to start again.

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Usually the difference we make is very small. Let me share a personal story. One morning, I was rushing, trying to get everyone fed, dressed, and out the door. The kitchen was noisy, someone couldn’t find a shoe, someone else spilled their breakfast, and I felt my frustration rising fast. I was ready to snap… but instead, I paused. I took a breath, walked over, and helped clean up the spill. I told my son that its okay, we all spill stuff.

It didn’t feel like a world-changing moment. It felt ordinary. Small. Almost invisible.

But later that day, I saw my son comfort his brother when he was upset. using the same gentle tone I had used that morning. That’s when it hit me… this is how the world changes. Not in huge, dramatic moments, but in quiet acts of patience and love that get repeated from one moment to another.

So today, love your family.
Be patient one more time.
Offer one more hug.
Speak one more kind word.

Because those small moments are shaping the people who will shape the world

October 2, 2017 By Kathryn

6 In Faith/ Family/ Motherhood/ Raising boys

The power of the local church and how it changed the trajectory of my life!

As I reflect on my journey through life, one truth stands out: the immeasurable value of the local church and the impact it has had on my personal growth and development. I am incredibly grateful for the dedicated youth leaders and volunteers who selflessly invested their time and wisdom during those formative years. Their guidance, as well as the nurturing environment of the church community, provided me with a compass when I was navigating the tumultuous seas of adolescence, unsure of my identity and place in the world.

In a society where voices are screaming at us from every direction, the local church stands as a beacon of truth and stability. Beyond the influence of parents, it offers a unique platform for children and teenagers to encounter perspectives that shape their worldview and character. The significance of this cannot be overstated; it’s a lifeline in a world often fraught with confusion and uncertainty.

I’d love to share some examples of the truths that were lovingly poured into my life, altering its course in ways I could never have imagined:

GOD IS MY FATHER and He LOVES me!

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“My deepest awareness of myself is that I am deeply loved by Jesus Christ and I have done nothing to earn it or deserve it.” ~ Brennan Manning

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To know that the CREATOR of the universe loved me and cared about every detail of my life changed me from the INSIDE out. It gave me a deep sense of peace, joy, and security. Because I knew that I was unconditionally loved and accepted by Him, I didn’t have to seek superficial love.

COMMUNITY and BELONGING:

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Within the walls of the church, I discovered a sense of belonging and acceptance. It wasn’t just a place I attended; it was a community that embraced me for who I was, and friendships that have lasted a lifetime.

FORGIVENESS

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“Forgiveness is about empowering yourself, rather than empowering your past..” ~ T. D. Jakes

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My parents divorced when I was young, and I was holding on to hurt and unforgiveness, allowing it to tear me apart inside. I learned to truly forgive my parents and let go of the hurt.

SERVICE

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“Everybody can be great because anybody can serve.” ~ Martin Luther King Jr.

The local church instilled within me a heart the value in serving others. I began by serving inside my church with our children’s ministry. Next I served with others in my community, working as a tutor and helping build houses with Habitat for Humanity. Finally, I traveled to other states and throughout the world to do mission work – helping repair dilapidated schools and homes, loving on orphaned children, and teaching others about God’s love for them.

PURPOSE and LEADERSHIP

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“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” ~ John Quincy Adams

I learned that I had leadership capabilities and was given opportunities to lead.

The church empowered me to embrace my unique talents and passions, igniting a flame of purpose and leadership that continues to burn brightly to this day.

PAY ATTENTION TO WHAT YOU ARE CONSUMING

“These are decisions you make, and when you add them up, they create your life: What will you feed your mind? What thoughts will you dwell on? Who will you allow to influence your inner life? It’s your choice. Choose wisely.” ~ Ted Egly

I learned to pay attention to what I was consuming (reading and watching) and how it was influencing me. What we expose ourselves to, impacts us in a positive or negative way. There is a cause and effect relationship to what we take in and what comes out.

My youth leaders taught me what it looked like to live as a Christ-follower. I learned how to read my Bible and seek it for wisdom. How to pray and allow God to “speak” to my heart.

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As I reflect on these transformative truths, I am reminded again of the invaluable role the local church plays in shaping lives and fostering communities rooted in love, truth, and purpose. It is a sanctuary in a fractured world, offering hope and healing to all who seek its embrace.

As I parent four boys, I am grateful to have other adults speaking grace, love, life, encouragement, and truth into their lives. I know my kids are not always listening to me, so it’s good to know they have other people providing wisdom and insight, guiding them towards living a better version of themselves.

I also know that churches aren’t perfect. They are made up of people like you and me that make mistakes. I am not going to forsake one of the best parts of my life because a handful of people get it wrong. I will choose to look for the good and forgive the imperfect. I also choose to serve and help when I see areas of need.

I’d love to hear your story. How have your been impacted by the local church? Send me a message if you are looking for a church!

CLICK HERE for a post I wrote on the importance of investing in others.

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September 29, 2017 By Kathryn

11 In Faith/ Motherhood

Truth or Lies – You Choose!

Recently I was lying in bed at night with fears that were keeping me awake. Those fears included:

– What if something bad happens to one of my kids?

– I’m failing as a mom. Do I have what it takes?

My mind would follow this dangerous path of negativity making me feel so much fear that I could not sleep.

After a couple nights of this, I decided that I would no longer allow let these thoughts steal my joy…and my sleep!

I got up, and I wrote down what was scaring me – The LIES. Then I found TRUTH from scripture and wrote that down.

Truth vs Lies

This works! Every time those negative thoughts try to fill me with fear and steal my joy…I speak the TRUTH. It quenches the fear and allows me to move forward in confidence, joy, and sleep in PEACE!

Don’t let fear and anxiety rule (and ruin) your life. Write down your fears, and replace them with statements of faith! Every time a negative thought tries to bring you down,

speak truth,

speak faith,

speak life!

We get to choose what you dwell on! I chose thoughts of FAITH and it made all the difference!

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Also visit HelpClubForMoms.com! It’s a fantastic resource for moms!

September 27, 2017 By Kathryn

5 In Faith/ Family/ Motherhood/ Raising boys

Finding Joy in the Journey of Motherhood

“Joy does not simply happen to us. We have to choose joy and keep choosing it every day.”
― Henri J.M. Nouwen

Being a mom is wonderful. And hard.

I try to get the house picked up before I go to bed at night and then by 10 am, it looks a hurricane swept through. The breakfast is finished, but food is out, dishes are piled in the sink, milk is spilled and “sort of” wiped up. I look in the living room and my boys have pulled out every pillow and blanket we own to make a fort. I look around and feel overwhelmed.

Some thoughts that go through my head are:

I’ll never have a clean house.
I’m depressed.
I can’t do this.

I give myself about 60 seconds to feel that way then I PURPOSEFULLY stop myself. I CHOOSE to think different thoughts and my mood immediately changes.

I can’t do this is replaced with:

“I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.” Philippians 4:13

I am depressed is replaced with:

“Today is the day that the Lord has made and I will REJOICE and be glad in it.” Psalm 118:24

I’ll never have a clean house is replaced with: I have young children living here and I WILL eventually have a clean house again.

And then – I CHOOSE to be grateful.

I look at the breakfast crumbs and spills and think – my kids aren’t hungry! They have food to eat!

I look at the mess in the living room and think – they are creative! They are playing together!

Motherhood is a journey. A hard and joy-filled journey where life isn’t your own anymore. It’s about choosing joy in spite of the messes they make, the noise and the lack of free time. It’s choosing gratitude when it’s easier to be angry, frustrated, and depressed.

Today, stop and look around at the mess and be grateful for it! It means that LIFE is happening there.

I’m choosing joy one day at a time, sometimes one hour at a time.

Stress is a CHOICE! Joy and Gratitude are choices too! Choose well.

What are you grateful for today? Leave me a comment!

For more encouragement – check out the JOY CHALLENGE for MOMs. A daily video on how to choose joy no matter what life brings you. And this study to go along with it.

September 21, 2017 By Kathryn

3 In Book Review/ Faith/ Family/ Raising boys

Book Review – Knights in Training

Since it is so likely that our [children] will meet cruel enemies, let them at least have heard of brave knights and heroic courage. – CS Lewis

Knights in training is one of the best “parenting” books I’ve ever read!

It’s the first parenting book I’ve ever “savored”…

… the first one I plan to read over and over again …

… and the first time I’ve loved a book so much that I reached out to thank the author for writing it!

(Can you tell I like it?)

This book was filled with tons of practical ideas and inspiration in my journey in raising boys who are honorable, courageous and compassionate.

Here’s a quote from the book that sums up why I love this book!

“We need to start training them now to be ready to take the reins of leadership – to live with integrity, to think outside of themselves, and to value the people around them. We need boys who will use their strength for the protection of others rather than to prey on others. With power and strength comes great responsibility.”

I’m grateful for men and women who use their voices to inspire, challenge and teach us! Heather Haupt is one of those voices for me!

If you are a parent or grandparent – get this book!

Have you read it? If so, leave me a comment and tell me what you liked most!

September 19, 2017 By Kathryn

1 In Colorado Springs/ Faith/ Finding our place/ Friendship/ Uncategorized

Finding old friends in our new place!

Each friend represents a world in us, a world possibly not born until they arrive, and it is only by this meeting that a new world is born. – Anais Nin

When we moved to Colorado Springs, there was only one family we knew. They were our neighbors and the only who had helped us find our home. After 13 years in Chicago, we had developed a strong community of friends, and it was hard leaving that behind.

Soon after arriving in town, old friends of my husband (Ted) recommended we visit New Life Church because he thought there’d be some people at New Life that Ted might know. We went to a Friday night service and discovered that the Friday night pastor went to high school with Ted! Ted knew nearly a dozen people that were a part of New Life Church! How incredible to be in a brand new place and have some really special friends from the past! These are people that knew him well and immediately welcomed us into the church and their homes. From our very first visit, we knew that New Life is where we belong.

If you are in Colorado Springs and don’t have a church home, visit New Life Church. The pastors are incredible teachers, the music is absolutely amazing, and we love the children’s ministry! And best of all, it’s a church filled with some really incredible people.

In my next post, I’ll finish our “Pikes Peak or Bust” saga by telling you a great story about how we found our permanent home in Colorado.

Also, tomorrow is the last day to enter to win my giveaway. I’ll be choosing a winner tonight! Go here to enter!

September 9, 2017 By Kathryn

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