It was a crisp Thanksgiving afternoon when my two young sons came bounding up to me as I joined them in my in-laws backyard. Eyes shining bright they each grab a hand and pull me forward. “Pretend, mom. Just pretend, ok?” And then they reveal THE lamp post. This is no ordinary lamp post. Long […]
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More Inspiration for this Adventure of Faith
Completely fearless, absurdly happy and in constant trouble. Sounds like a recipe for adventure to me, doesn’t it? It always does in the theoretical sense although when you are walking through a season of ‘trouble’ it certainly may not feel like that… Nevertheless, it is this kind of adventure that I want my boys to […]
10 Adventure Books to Inspire a Boys’ Faith
There is something magnetic about boys and adventure. They simply go together. At the whisper of adventure I find my boys stand more erect, alert. It’s almost as if the adrenaline has started to pump before anything has actually started and they are hooked. Well, when it comes to talking to my boys about walking […]
10 Boy Toys that Ignite the Imagination
The imagination is such a powerful tool. A child at play is a beauty to behold. What looks like mere child’s play is actually learning at work. Because imaginative play is so important, I love to select toys that encourage this kind of play, this solidification of learning… So today, I want to share […]