There is nothing better than knowing you have a group of women you can count on. Everyone needs to know there are people who will always be there for them. Furthermore, we all need to have a community that is invested in our growth.
If you have a group of women of which you are a part, you have found a great thing. You want to make sure you do all you can to help ensure that your group grows together and serves one another for as long as possible.
People were created to be in community with one another. We are not meant to go through life alone. For men, it is essential to surround yourself with other men, husbands, fathers, singles, people who are in different walks of life who can provide perspective, insight, and wisdom.
Many find that group organically or within their church or civic organizations. You might be trying to start such a group yourself, or you might have been part of one for years. Regardless of where you are in the process, you know it can be challenging to get new people to open up.
Winter is releasing its grip, and spring is on the way. The trees and flowers are blooming, the grass is growing, and the temperatures are finally warm enough to get out and enjoy the great outdoors. You don't have to be cooped up inside any longer.
Do you remember what summer meant for you as a kid? You knew you could spend endless hours outside. You might only have needed to check in with parents at meals and bedtime. Summer represented freedom and fun.
Our kids probably don't have quite as long a leash as we did. You might feel like you have to beg and barter to get them to go outside at all. If you want to ensure your child will actually take a break from looking at screens and get some much-needed Vitamin D, you need to send them to summer camp.
In addition to getting outdoors and experiencing creation, they will learn vital skills that will benefit them throughout their lives.
The teenage years are a time when kids are beginning to become who they will be as adults. For parents, it is an exciting and challenging time of wonder and worry.
High school can also be a stressful time for students. They are under pressure to perform academically, while also dealing with what can be challenging relationships and a host of personal changes.
High schoolers need a break. They need an opportunity to get away from school, social media, and the challenges of being a teenager. They need a chance to be a kid again. How can parents and church leaders facilitate a break from the pressures of being a teenager? High schoolers need a weekend at camp.