As a child, I wouldn’t say I was overly interested in history as a subject. But recently, I have been very curious about the history of my nation, America. I have become increasingly convinced of the importance of knowing our roots, both good and bad. I grew up under the notion that the US was […]
Many of us Americans grew up hearing one side of the story of Thanksgiving in school, but I love how this book, Squanto and the Miracle of Thanksgiving*, follows the journey that Squanto (Tisquantum) took and how he was prepared to bring two nations (the Wampanoags and the English colonists) together. I also appreciate how the […]
We are God’s children, and He loves to talk with us. He delights in answering prayers as a good father delights in giving his children gifts. If even earthly fathers can give good gifts to their children, how much more so a perfect Heavenly Father? But God also hates selfishness because it hurts us and […]
In this busy day and age, it’s easy to let God’s Word slip through the cracks of our schedules. 2 Fish Talks will go with you to share the Bible with your kids, wherever you are! Let’s give our children the opportunity to know God and His Word so that their lives can have true […]
Last month, I read a recent (2016) study that Barna did which stated that only 16% of our nation’s young adults believe the Bible to be the literal Word of God. That poll broke my heart. I really want my kids to be Biblically literate. I want them to know God’s Word because I utterly […]
I became clued into the fact that I was most likely a highly-sensitive mother when I was reading the book, Raising Your Spirited Child by Mary Sheedy Kurcinka. As I read through the descriptors of what comprises a highly-sensitive child, I found myself identifying personally with many of them! Needless to say, in a home with […]
Some guys are meant to be ex-es. It’s as simple as that. Some men are just not ready to be husbands because they have not yet developed 3 of the essential qualities that all good husbands should have. These are not personality traits. They are character traits that can be learned and developed as a […]
Right after my mother passed away, I wondered what it would feel like when we all sort of adjusted to her no longer being with us. In some ways, the grief was stronger in the days leading up to her death. The dark, fearful anticipation of what it would be like when she was gone. […]
The world will offer you many different ideas as to what love is. You can fall in love, and you can fall out of it. And society’s definition of love will change according to which culture and generation you live. But there is another way to determine true love. And it’s important in any relationship […]
I’m always looking for good shows for my kids to watch and apps for them to interact with. And we have done a lot of traveling in the few short years that they have been alive. Here’s a list of some of our favorite FREE ones: Videos on YouTube: 2 Fish Talks I’ve started this […]
