They say they your kids grow up fast…here’s proof.

The LLYC 90′s Alumni group spent time at Family Camp a couple weekends ago and had a fantastic time! Check out our Facebook album for more pictures from the weekend.

“With this weekend, it was a good reminder to be mentally present in addition to physically present – which is already helping us to be attentive to the kids’ needs and think about how we can help them understand why we believe.”

The staff this year was outstanding. They were very patient with our kids and the kids responded very well to them. They were always smiling and had great attitudes.

Great video from The High Calling about Rudy Gonzalez honoring God in his daily work. And most of the footage is of him working on the new Family Camp site, Headwaters!

Check out this amazing FREE app from Tru HomeFront magazine! Tru is a curriculum from David C. Cook based upon Michelle Anthony’s work in Spiritual Parenting. This is a great resource for you family, filled with devotionals, memory verses, stories, recipes, craft and activity ideas, and music!

Do you remember this old game show? Or perhaps you played it with us down at Family Camp sometime? I didn’t realize it was still on until I saw the host interviewed on a Late Night talk show. Anyway, if you need a little Friday afternoon pick-me-up, this video is great for a laugh!

Start your weekend off with this amazing reminder of our relationship with Jesus.

This month in our Newsletter, we’re talking about getting to know your kids. Here are a few ideas and resources for doing just that. Be sure to join the discussion on our Facebook page to add your own ideas!

I’m a big productivity-focused, multi-tasker, so sitting down to play with my kids is not always enjoyable to me when I look around and see all the things that need to be done around my house. A fellow mom told me once that intentional, quality time was more important than hours upon hours of play. She suggested I set a timer and have 10-15 minutes of quality, focused time with my child. When the timer went off, I could get up and do something else for a few minutes. And you know what? It totally worked. I fully focused on my daughter, getting to know her better and bonding with her.

Here are some additional resources:
Mary DeMuth shares about purposeful conversations.

At the High Calling, a dad talks about using play to connect with your kids.

Don’t you wonder sometimes what they would say? The BBC took a stab at it . . . Happy Friday!

Here are a few resources we’ve recently shared on our Facebook page, that can encourage you as well as pass the time.

Homeword Daily Devotional offers insight into Living Generously.

Kathy Bruner talks about What Makes a Marriage Successful over at The High Calling.

Sarah Earle shares about Creating a Family Legacy.

Image by ep.Sos.de. Used with permission. Sourced by Flickr.

It’s a matter of spending versus investing. Are you merely spending your time at work and with family, or investing your time?

Recently, The High Calling spoke with Matt Barnes, Executive Director of Families Empowered about the challenges of balancing work and family.