Though most of the world is emerging from pandemic-related travel restrictions and safety concerns, one good thing to come out of the last few years is the popularity of exploring more “local” travel on a tank-full. It's amazing how many incredible places are within a few hours' drive from your home! In this post, we'll share some tips and tricks for exploring your own backyard on a single tank of gas.

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If you’ve ever dealt with grief, you’re likely familiar with the phrase “it comes in waves.” One moment you’re smiling as a memory crosses your mind, and in the next moment tears flow uncontrollably when “that” song plays on the radio.

Three more things added to the to-do list. Another Christmas party to add to the calendar. Presents to buy, cookies to bake, pictures to take, cards to send. The list goes on and on as we succumb to the hustle and bustle of the season, often without taking a moment to pause and breathe.

Anyone else feel convicted when you get your “screen time” report on your phone each week? What about TV? How much time in front of that screen do we get sucked into during the week?

“Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.” James 1:2-4

[As appeared on BostonHerald.com] They say a picture is worth 1,000 words. As a parent, this one speaks volumes to me...

I remember brushing off the words of my co-worker, convinced he was joking when he made the rounds prior to opening to tell everyone a plane had slammed into one of the World Trade Center towers.