“ “Few mothers do it willingly; very few do it well. But the boy has a question that needs an answer, and he cannot get the answer from his mother. Femininity can never bestow masculinity.” – John Eldredge Ouch. That hurts. But it’s true. For most boys it happens in their teenage years, Eldredge explains in “Wild at Heart.” Sometimes it gets ugly. A teenage boy pushing away from the comfort of mom will often… … Continue reading
Buffalo Wild Wings has recently introduced a way for people who do not want to eat meat to still be able to eat wings! The chicken is replaced with cauliflower and while cauliflower wings have been around for awhile, it is much more readily available with Buffalo Wild Wings hopping on the trend. CJ and Joy have never had wings like this, and we used the mild buffalo sauce to make them truly authentic wings!… … Continue reading
11-year-old Ruben was scared after this week’s shooting in El Paso. At first, he begged his mom to stay in all weekend and order their groceries online, especially since they had shopped at that Walmart the day before. But as she comforted her son, she also challenged him to come up with a way to show the kindness and goodness of the people of El Paso. He came up with the #ElPasoChallenge : challenging everyone… … Continue reading
“What do you need? What can we do for you? How can I help?” Those questions are overwhelming for both the person asking them and the person answering them. When you’re doing the asking, of course you want to help out your friend who is going through a difficult season….but how? And when you’re being asked that question, the only thing that comes to your mind is, “Sleep. I need sleep.” When there is a… … Continue reading
We’re so happy that Gavin is on the team, but we noticed something peculiar about him: the man takes a lot of bathroom breaks! So we decided to write a few parody songs dedicated to him and his tiny bladder. … Continue reading
(I adapted this from what I wrote for a radio industry site. Originally, I called it Dear Radio People: Don’t You Dare Discount What You are Doing but thought this could apply to you, if you’re a follower of Jesus in any role as a teacher, counselor, writer, parent… whatever.) “Preach the gospel at all times. When necessary, use words.” Francis of Assisi That’s a profound quote, the one I just used up there. Maybe you’ve… … Continue reading
Starbucks has attempted to end the summer with a bang by adding a permanent new drink to their roster: The Star Drink! You can buy this drink with or without coconut milk but it is made from starfruit and kiwi (which can be found diced up in the drink). CJ and Joy’s first impressions aren’t great, but maybe they will change their mind upon giving the Star Drink a taste! … Continue reading
Photo Op is where Wally makes us send him the last photo we took on our phones. Which photo do you like the best? Gavin: At first glance, you might think this is just a grilled cheese. But it’s actually a twist on another classic. My wife and I recently made grilled peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, and I’m convinced that’s the only way to eat PB&J from now on. … … Continue reading
Mike Donehey from Tenth Avenue North had no idea when we talked to him at the beginning of quarantine that his whole family would later come down with coronavirus. Once he recovered we wanted to hear first hand how he got it and what coronavirus was like for him and his girls. For the audio version of this interview, check out our podcast with Mike. CJ & Joy · SPECIAL EDITION: How I Got Coronavirus… … Continue reading
You might know the band We the Kingdom from their song “Holy Water,” but did you know that they’re a family band? To put that relationship to the test, Wally gave Ed and his daughter Franni a quiz where the winner got to spray the loser with cold water. … Continue reading
