Family
Stop Apologising!
Last week I posted a video on social media. And the minute I posted it, I started doubting myself: Oh my goodness what have I done? People from Church will see it. The kids’ friends will see it. Other Pastors…
You can’t keep me down….
I have a cold! Another rotten head cold, and I am feeling miserable! This is the 3rd cold for me this winter and I am kinda sick of being sick. Our family is not one that gets sick very often.…
Parents of Teenagers….Please Read.
To say I am disturbed is an understatement. To say I am lost for words would be another. To say I am struggling with what I have seen, would be yet another massive understatement. I have just finished the series…
Are You Having Fun Today?
Ever have one of those days where you don’t want to be the grown up? Where you just want someone else to be responsible and you can just do what you want? Well, to be honest, I have a few…
My Girl……
I remember when I was 15. I was a screwed up mess of a kid who struggled with who I was and doubted whether I had any worth on this planet. I was insecure, afraid of the world and all…
When Your Heart Is About To Burst!
We don’t always get it right as parents! Sometimes we are too strict, other times too lenient. Some days I have all the patience of a Saint, and other days I snap at the smallest things! Some days I feel like…
It’s December, So You Know What That Means…..
So I sat down today to write a blog about Christmas and thought I would double-check what I wrote about last year so I don’t repeat myself. But you know, what I wrote last year still resonates with me, so…
My Teenage Son Is In Love……HELP!
It was bound to happen sooner or later right?. Ok, so I was hoping for later, but it was inevitable. It happens to all teenagers, yep it even happened to me, so why would my son be any different? My teenage…
Dreaming Big!
This is our Strong Family Dream Board. I shared a picture of it on Facebook a couple of weeks ago and I have numerous requests from people to share the idea behind it, so here it is….. In 2011, Phil and…
Back To Routine?
Well, we are home! It is always bittersweet for me to land home after being in the USA. For some reason, I feel such an affinity with the USA and could quite happily call it home! But, I know God…