Sometimes life is hard. Things happen; loss of a job, home, friend or loved one, can’t pay the bills, a betrayal, sickness, addiction…serious things that can discourage and overwhelm us. The Pilgrims…
Holidays
Christmas can be a wonderful and spiritual celebration for some families, but for many families of alcoholics, it can be a time of deep despair and loneliness. My alcoholic dad never got…
Here’s a simple Christmas craft you can do with your children (or make for your own personal space) to remind you whose birth we celebrate at Christmas. You’ll need: 3 empty toilet…
Our ReachUP team doesn’t deny that the holidays can be hard for many of our readers. But we also don’t want to leave you there. From the first page to the last…
Being without your kids on a long-term basis is rough any time of the year, but during the holidays it can be brutal. Tons of emotions can dig at your mind —…
As a mom, I want to make the Christmas season the best for my kids! This includes making cute homemade crafts, going to all the special Christmas programs, having the house totally…
A few simple things to do with kids during this Christmas season are: Reading all kinds of Christmas books from the library driving around to look at Christmas lights (walking or taking…
Make it a family project to draw a tree on colored paper and then tape it to the wall. Find a large, bare branch and tape ornaments onto it. Tack a long…
Thanksgiving reminds us to be grateful for God’s care. Even in our painful trials God has been there. Be thankful, God holds you close to His heart. Rejoice knowing He has loved…
2 cups pumpkin seeds 1 Tbsp. oil (corn, sunflower) 1 Tbsp. butter (or margarine) 1 – 2 tsp. salt Separate the seeds from pumpkin pulp. (Just pull the fibers and excess pulp…
