What do a shoebox, a scarf and a sticky note all have in common? They have the power to change a life! In and of themselves these items may not mean much but they ended up meaning the world to Yves Dushime. He was a kid growing up in a refugee camp in the Congo in Africa when an Operation Christmas Child shoebox with a scarf and a sticky note set him on a new… … Continue reading
Because Matt Maher’s new song is called “Alive and Breathing,” Wally decided to play a game called “Alive and Breathing” where he and Matt each got trapped in a box and had to answer trivia questions to earn their freedom. … Continue reading
Have you noticed the recent fascination our nation has with Fred Rogers (aka: Mr. Rogers)? You can find him on coffee mugs, calendars, and even recently depicted by Tom Hanks in “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.” Mr. Rogers’s positive outlook, kind disposition, and acceptance of others is a message our hurting world is obviously craving. The funny thing is, there are a lot of lessons Mr. Rogers taught that agree perfectly with the teachings… … Continue reading
Is anxiety normal? How can I tell what I’m dealing with is anxiety? Does this mean I’m broken? Becky Thompson from the Midnight Mom Devotional sat down with us to talk about the stigma of anxiety in the church and how we can face it. … 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? Betty: Because I wouldn’t show Wally the attention he wanted at the time, he took a pen and put a mark on the back of my neck. It’s like I’m working with a toddler! Bekah: When my husband Joey came home from a recent hospital stay,… … Continue reading
I was driving down the interstate one night after dropping my husband off at the hospital. After years of his intense battle with chronic illness, we had once again been forced to cancel our plans and take him in to get admitted. Our life had become a cycle of pain and frustration that I just couldn’t handle anymore. I felt my face get hot as the tears started flowing, and from somewhere in my stomach,… … 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
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
