by Jackie Bledsoe | Jul 23, 2012 | Faith
I just read the news that Penn State got one of the harshest penalties the NCAA has ever given out. This is all due to the fallout and revelations from the molestation conviction of former coach Jerry Sandusky, and the universities attempt to conceal or ignore it....
by Jackie Bledsoe | Jul 21, 2012 | DiscoveRING, Raising Kids
In our household we try to turn Saturdays into a Family Day. Sometimes the weekdays get crazy hectic for us, and we can be heading in multiple directions. But Saturday we can somewhat gain control of our day. Perhaps these suggestions will help you create your...
by Jackie Bledsoe | Jul 20, 2012 | Dating, DiscoveRING
It’s Friday and that means my friend Shawn Snyder, from The Odd Couple Blog, and I are teaming up on our weekly marriage blog. Shawn will share her thoughts (in green) on the topic through the eyes of a woman/wife, and I’ll share mine (in blue) through the eyes of a...
by Jackie Bledsoe | Jul 19, 2012 | Faith, ProspeRING
Have you ever really gone to God in prayer consistently? Yes, I am a Christian. Yes, I believe what the bible says. Yes, I believe in prayer. But I admit, my prayer life could be better. However, after a recent class on prayer at my church, and a commitment to...
by Jackie Bledsoe | Jul 18, 2012 | MentoRING, Raising Kids
How can you be more effective in your homeschooling? If you are like our family, then you feel that you still don’t have this homeschooling thing all figured out yet. Most of the families I have spoken with, no matter the how long they’ve homeschooled,...