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October 23, 2016
Grounded: What about Love? (A devotional based on Ephesians 3:18-19)
Welcome to Day #23 of the Grounded Series!
Yesterday was the “I Dare You to Say It!” Challenge. We complimented each other (and made eye contact). You can access the video of the dare here. Be sure to let us know if you did the challenge, we’d love to hear about it!
Let’s take a few moments to dig into God’s Word and find out what He has to say in regards to being grounded in love.
What about Love?Ephesians 3:18-19 (NASB)
(That you) may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the...
October 22, 2016
Grounded: I Dare You to Say It! Challenge
It’s Day #22 of the Grounded Series!
We hope you’re enjoying the journey as we explore faith and frustrations, and have fun in the process. Would you consider sharing this series with a mom, mentor, or tween that you love? We’d appreciate that!
Just a reminder that on Saturdays, Brooke and I will be doing a Facebook Live video on my author/speaker page for the “I Dare You” Challenge. This challenge is designed to grow your relationship with your tween by doing something silly or stretching t...
October 21, 2016
Resource Review: (Sierra Jensen Series)
Hi, it’s Brooke! So glad you could join us today! It’s Day #21 of the Grounded Series!
For all you readers, who don’t have tweens or this series doesn’t seem to apply to you, hang on, my Mom will be back next month with her usual kinds of posts. She won’t always write about tweens, but I sure am glad she is this month. It’s fun for us to do this together and we hope that you are having fun too and will pass along this series to other people you know.
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October 20, 2016
Grounded: Insane Courage and Embarrassing Bravery
It’s Day #20 of the Grounded Series!
There is a captivating quote in the movie,We Bought A Zoo:
You know, sometimes all you need is twenty seconds of insane courage. Just literally twenty seconds of just embarrassing bravery. And I promise you, something great will come of it.”
For ten years my husband and his sister wanted to go skydiving together. Their plan was to go once she turned 18. Time went by and the dream remained tucked away, but not forgotten. Then a few years ago there was a...
October 19, 2016
Grounded: Mirror, Mirror: Self-Esteem in the Tween Years (Guest Post by Niki Homan)
Welcome to Day 19 of the Grounded Series!
We both have large families (with tweens in the mix), we have adopted and birthed babies, we write, we are singer/songwriters, worship leaders, and love Jesus. It is with great joy that I invite local friend, Niki Homan, to share her heart as part of this series.
Mirror, Mirror: Self-Esteem in the Tween Yearsby Niki Homan
It all started with elastic waist pants and bargain-barrel tennis shoes. Every year, we went as a family to pick out new school...
October 18, 2016
Grounded: Celebrating Others and Being Thankful
We’re glad you’re here for Day #18 of the Grounded Series!
Yesterday Brooke brought up the issue of comparison. Today we’re taking a look at how to combat jealousy, so that we aren’t taken under by the envy monster.
Dear Tween:It’s hard to be happy for others when you feel left out.
It’s difficult to celebrate when your friends get something that you were hoping for.
It’s easy to become discouraged when you focus on what you don’t have.
It’s tempting to feel unloved when you feel overlooked...
October 17, 2016
Grounded: Mom, What She Has Drives Me Crazy! (Comparison)
Welcome to Day #17 of the Grounded Series! 
October 16, 2016
Grounded: What about Faith? (A devotional based on Ephesians 3:17)
Welcome to Day #16 of the Grounded Series!
Yesterday was the “I Dare You to Try It!” Challenge. We had fun baking in the kitchen together—with Brooke taking the lead. You can access the video of the dare here. Be sure to let us know if you did the challenge, we’d love to hear about it and see pictures of what you made!
Let’s take a few moments to dig into God’s Word and find out what He has to say in regards to being grounded in the faith.
Okay, first of all, this is Brooke. I’m filling in f...
October 15, 2016
Grounded: I Dare You to Try It Challenge!
Welcome to Day #15 of the Grounded Series!
We hope you are enjoying the journey as we explore faith and frustrations, and have fun in the process. Would you consider sharing this series with a mom, mentor, or tween that you love? We’d appreciate that!
Just a reminder that on Saturdays, Brooke and I will be doing a Facebook Live video on my author/speaker page for the “I Dare You” Challenge. This challenge is designed to grow your relationship with your tween by doing something silly or stre...
October 14, 2016
Grounded: Secret Keeper Girl Event (Tween Entertainment Review)
Welcome to Day 15 of the Grounded Series!
Today Brooke is reviewing an event we went to at a local church called “Secret Keeper Girl”. If you missed last week’s review, Brooke did a review on a devotional called For Girls like You by Wynter Pitts!
Secret Keeper Girl Event ReviewHi everyone! I can’t wait to share my experience at this amazing event that me and my mom went to!!
Photo credit: Yahoo!
My mom surprised me on my birthday with tickets to attend a “Secret Keeper Girl Crazy Hair To...
