Peace Family this is such a busy time of year it can be a bit overwhelming. In the midst of starting a new school year, the coming of fall, football season upon us and all the new beginnings there has to be a way to stay centered and hold on to your peace.  This is […]

Back to school time is here in Brazos County! Are you ready? Car pools, drop off lines, pick up lines and everything in between. But sometimes those times are great to talk and have conversations. About anything and everything. We are somewhat a captive audience in the car. Sometimes you drive in silence and other […]

I felt it, last night as I waved goodbye to a friend in my front yard. I smelled it the other day. I’ve seen a little bit of it lately, in the colors of the sunset. Peace family, autumn is on its way! Some of my teenage friends headed back to school today, and other local […]

Hi Peace Family! Do you have a tween or teenager? Sometimes it’s hard to know how to help them through the awkward years. Here are 10 truths that will help them (and you!) during this stage of life. Writer Kari Kampakis wrote these and she is right on target!   10 Truths Middle Schoolers Should […]

Peace family, what unusual thing or person are you thankful for today? Last weekend, I got to take a teenager to the circus who had never been before, and we loved it! From the singing of the national anthem (complete with a girl riding an elephant, proudly waving the American flag) to the last colorful, […]

Peace family, right now, do you think of yourself more as a Sam, or as a Frodo? I know that not everyone loves Lord of the Rings as much as I do, but I’ve been thinking about Sam and Frodo’s friendship, and about how we all need those kinds of authentic relationships, even though sometimes […]

Peace family, what do you do when it feels like the truths that God says about you and your future aren’t true? Do you ever question God’s love for you, and his character? Every believer wrestles through doubt sometimes, so don’t feel alone. There are at least a few practical methods you can use to help yourself as you […]

Peace family, when was the last time you were really in awe of something? Something magnificent and something spectacular, something that made you feel small in the grand scheme of things? In the last few days, we’ve had the chance to look at the first high-quality images of Pluto, and we’ve also celebrated the 46th anniversary of […]

Peace family, how do we keep a heart that is soft and has compassion for others? With so many examples in the news of people sinning and glorying in it, one of my friends was disgusted. He said, “Kat, when I see people doing these things, instead of feeling compassion for them, I just feel […]

Hi Peace Family! Come join us for a day of family fun at the George W. Bush Presidential Museum in College Station! The museum will be open from 9:30 am to 8:15 pm with FREE admission for everyone all day.  Concessions begin at 5:30 pm and live music entertainment is at 6:00 pm. The Kids’s […]

Peace family, have you ever found certain passages of the Bible to be dry and difficult to interpret? For years, I’ve had trouble getting into Paul’s letters, but a recent trip to Greece has changed everything. I wish that everyone I care about could go on the same trip! We followed the journeys of Paul, plus saw some […]

Peace family, what inspires you? What gives you hope and excitement to face your coming days? If you’re having trouble thinking of anything, I have a big hug for you. I also want to reassure you that God puts even little things into each life to help us along our paths. If you can’t think […]

Hi Peace Family! Here’s a story that will  inspire you to share your faith and let your light shine! 5-Year-Old Feeds, Says Grace With Homeless Man At Waffle House A 5-year-old Alabama boy fed and said grace with a homeless man at a local Waffle House, bringing the entire restaurant to tears.Josiah Duncan was at […]

Peace family, do you want more joy in your life? I certainly do, and today, I was challenged by the Bible to live more joyfully! I was reading Psalm 135, which begins, “Praise the Lord! Praise the name of the Lord, give praise, O servants of the Lord, who stand in the house of the […]