Life as I know it...

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Passing Down Faith to the Next Generation

Here are the letters & words we spoke over the congregation at New Life at this past Next Gen Sunday!

This past Sunday my husband, Rich Villodas, and I had the privilege of speaking to our congregation at New Life Fellowship Church in Elmhurst, Queens. We don’t often speak together but when we do we truly enjoy it. Passing down faith to the next generation has been on our hearts for many, many years. And we have the privilege of doing so in the context of Queens, New York City. It was NextGen…

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Observing Lent and Ash Wednesday with Kids

Ideas on Observing Lent and Ash Wednesday with Kids

A Guide for the Busy Parent The Christian Calendar has been around for centuries. It is comprised of different seasons in which Christians order their year to help them remember and practice their faith in a way that centers Christ in our yearly rhythms. From Advent and Christmastide to Lent and Eastertide,  and all of the Ordinary Time in between, these moments on the Church Calendar help our…

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3 Ways to Go Deeper & Wider in the Conversation on Race

NEW POST: 3 Ways to Go Deeper & Wider in the Conversation on Race #race #racism #deepandwide #christianconversationonrace #christianityandrace

Shauna Pilgreen and her husband Ben Pilgreen, are good friends of my husband and I. They lead and Pastor Epic Church in San Fransisco, CA. Shauna shared a powerful post on her blog a few days ago about her journey in the conversation on race called, Can We Go Deeper and Wider? This, as a follow up and next step to that post. So if you can, go on over and read her original post here.

Originally…

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Books and Resources for Talking to Kids About Racism

NEW POST: Books & Resources for Talking to Kids About Racism Don't know where to start? Take a look at some great starting points for you and your kids on race and racism.

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Last week I wrote a blog post on ‘How to Talk to Your Kids About Racism’. I noted how it was important to not stay silent on the subject, use age appropriate language, not being afraid to say I don’t know and to be a learner,…

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How to Talk To Your Kids About Racism

What I'm learning about How to Talk To Your Kids About Racism.

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Many of us are feeling deep sadness, anger, and even disillusionment about the racism in our country, and how our society has been reacting to it. Most of us have never experienced the kinds of injustice Black Americans have experienced for centuries. I can say for myself—and I’m sure you would agree for yourself—that we have gotten very comfortable with the…

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Packing for Walt Disney World - Land & Sea Trip Pt. II

Packing for Walt Disney World – Land & Sea Trip Pt. II

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Packing for Walt Disney World as part of a Land and Sea trip can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. In my last post Packing for a Disney Cruise Land & Sea Trip Pt. I, I shared specific things to pack that will be helpful on the Disney Cruise part…

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Packing for a Disney Cruise & Walt Disney World

Packing for a Disney Cruise & Walt Disney World

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When it comes to packing for a Disney Cruise, there is no right or wrong way to do it. My family and I are headed out on a Disney land and sea trip at the end of August and we are so excited! A Disney land and sea trip simply means that we will be vacationing back-to-back at Walt Disney World and on a Disney Cruise. For us, specifically, this is what our…

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How to Thrive Through Moments of Failure

How to Thrive Through Moments of Failure

Failing at something is hard. It can either make you or break you. It almost broke me. I recently had a big failure moment that was soul crushing. But God used this life moment to teach me some great lessons in how to look at failure as something to learn from not something to be defeated by. I wanted not just to survive through this failure, I wanted to thrive through this moment of failure.

He…

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A Quiet Reflection

Today as I sit by the water at Sandy Cove Ministries & Conference center in quiet reflection, I’m reminded of the many Christian camps and family camps I experienced growing up attending.

I remember what it felt like as an introverted teen striving to “be more extroverted” in order to make friends, exhausting. I also remember what it felt like, as an introverted teen, to sit alone and stare out…

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#Repost @thebreathandtheclay ・・・ Shout out to all of the mothers upon whose love and devotion we are enabled to soar. #mothersday2018

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Catching up on one of my favorite podcasts. @emilypfreeman ‘s #thenextrightthingpodcast

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#repost @love_inthedetails Happy Friday! #fridayinspiration #creativity #creativityquotes #loveinthedetails #henrimatisse

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...don’t even know why I come to @target with a list... #takeallmymoney #cantstopwontstop 😩🤩💸🛍🛒🎯 (at Target Store Valley-Stream)

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The newest additions to my bookshelf. Books for self reflection & self work and for projects I have plans for on the horizon. 🤫😊 I have only started the top 2 books. The rest I need to get on ASAP! 😮 Can’t wait! Have you heard of or read any of these? What are your thoughts? Also I realize my latest reads are severely lacking in the fiction category. #nonexistent Can anyone help me find my next fiction read? • • • #books #shelfie #somuchtoreadsolittletime @emilypfreeman @jamieivey @rebekahlyons @josaxton @jenhatmaker @sniequist @brenebrown @anniefdowns

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Necessary. #cappuccino @indiefoodandwinenyc #nofilter (at indie food and wine)

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Just picked up a signed copy copy of @jenhatmaker ‘s book #ofmessandmoxie (at Barnes & Noble)