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What if? It's a powerful question that leads to endless possibilities. What if ... fill in the blank.
That's the question we consider as we continue our discussion from the previous blog post. What if the stories are all true. Specifically, the story of Jesus' birth, life, death, and resurrection. What if it's true. Take a few minutes to watch the vlog post.
David Crowder, is one of our favorite artist/bands. We first heard Crowder as the David Crowder Band, as they led worship at a student conference. From there, David Crowder has continued recording under the name Crowder.
Crowder released his new Christmas album, Milk and Cookies, in late November/early December. "I've Heard About You," is a song that asks the what if question. Take a quick listen of, "I've Heard About You."
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Week 1 of our new series, Stand Firm, was amazing. Pastor Joby, set the tone for what is going to be a don't-miss-series. This week, Pastor Joby tackles the Belt of Truth.
What is the Belt of Truth? What's it for? How does it help us? How do you out on the Belt of Truth? Pastor Joby teaches us this and more. So let's look at our key scriptures, then listen as Pastor Joby brings us The Belt of Truth. The Armor of God 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. 14 Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth... Ephesians 6:10-14a ESV The Truth Will Set You Free 31 So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, 32 and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” 33 They answered him, “We are offspring of Abraham and have never been enslaved to anyone. How is it that you say, ‘You will become free’?” 34 Jesus answered them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who practices sin is a slave to sin. 35 The slave does not remain in the house forever; the son remains forever. 36 So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. 37 I know that you are offspring of Abraham; yet you seek to kill me because my word finds no place in you. 38 I speak of what I have seen with my Father, and you do what you have heard from your father.” You Are of Your Father the Devil 39 They answered him, “Abraham is our father.” Jesus said to them, “If you were Abraham's children, you would be doing the works Abraham did, 40 but now you seek to kill me, a man who has told you the truth that I heard from God. This is not what Abraham did. 41 You are doing the works your father did.” They said to him, “We were not born of sexual immorality. We have one Father—even God.” 42 Jesus said to them, “If God were your Father, you would love me, for I came from God and I am here. I came not of my own accord, but he sent me. 43 Why do you not understand what I say? It is because you cannot bear to hear my word. 44 You are of your father the devil, and your will is to do your father's desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks out of his own character, for he is a liar and the father of lies. 45 But because I tell the truth, you do not believe me.46 Which one of you convicts me of sin? If I tell the truth, why do you not believe me? 47 Whoever is of God hears the words of God. The reason why you do not hear them is that you are not of God.” John 8:31-47 ESV Week two Bumper VideoWeek TWo MessageSermon Text: Isaiah 59:17; John 8:28-43; 14:6; Romans 7; 12:1-2; Ephesians 6:10-14; 1 Timothy 3:16; Hebrews 4:12; 2 Peter 1:16-21 consider these questions
Read Ephesians 6:14, John 8:31-47; 14:6.
What stood out to you in the sermon this week and what did God reveal to you in the Scriptures, maybe for the first time? What does it mean to put on the belt of truth? 2) Why is the "belt of truth" mentioned first among the pieces of the armor of God? How do you “fasten the belt of truth” and wrap yourself in Jesus? What’s the difference between “practicing sin” and “struggling” with sin? In what areas of your life are you redefining your sin to rationalize it--twisting God’s Word or ignoring His Truth to fit your life/desires? Read John 8:42-43. According to Jesus you cannot divorce God the Father from God the Son. To deny Jesus is to deny God. Share how you would respond to someone who is offended when you say Jesus is the only way to God. Our enemy is a liar, trying to get us to doubt the Word of God, the worth of God, and the work of God. Take out your Stand Firm newspaper (click here to read it on our app) and look through the “lies and truth” section. Which lies do you sometimes believe? Starting today, how will you combat those lies with the Truth of God--girding up your loins for the battle? deepen podcast
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Merry Christmas in July! It's July 25th, Christmas in July. We are just 5 months away gathering with our families, ripping open presents, enjoying wonderful foods, and celebrating all that makes Christmas special. In today's post we're remembering Christmases past. Let's take a look at some of our Life in the Higham House Christmas Specials!
There's nothing like waking up on Christmas morning. The joy and excitement, the anticipation and expectation; the laughter, surprise, and wonder, it's amazing! We love our Christmas morning traditions. We read the Christmas story from Luke 2. We open gifts. We enjoy our Christmas brunch. And, we build LEGOs. It is a day that we look forward to every year. Our hope is that this will be our tradition for a few more years. Get a jump on your christmas shopping...
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Christmas Special 2016
This year, Christmas fell on a Sunday, and Jay was preaching, so Christmas had to wait until after Sunday services. This was our second year to vlog Christmas as a family. All the kids were still living at home. It was such a fun day. Enjoy!
Christmas Special 2019
2019 was a year of transition. Jay had accepted a new ministry role at a church in West Virginia. The job began June 1st, but we had a hard time finding a house so we weren't able to move until October. Because of the new job and the transition, we didn't vlog very much, but we wanted to capture Christmas morning. Let's go!
Christmas Special 2020
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The first book we read was the original, Jotham's Journey. It's the beginning of the story. We meet Jotham, a 10 year old boy growing up in Israel, who gets separated from his family. His adventure leads him to encounter thieves, robbers, and kidnappers, wise men, shepherds, and innkeepers until at last he finds the most treasured of treasures.
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Bartholomew's Passage
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Bartholomew's Passage, is the second book in the series of storybooks by Ytreeide. In this book we meet Bartholomew, a young boy who's village is destroyed by Roman soldiers. Like others from his village, Bartholomew finds himself a slave to a tyrannical master. But Bartholomew escapes and becomes friends with a man named Nathan. The adventure leads Bartholomew on an exciting journey that eventually crosses paths with our young friend, Jotham.
Like Jothan's Journey, you can expect some intense moments. Click on the book cover on the right to order your copy from Amazon. |
Tabitha's Travels
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In July of 2010, Ytreeide released his third Advent book, Tabitha's Travels. Structured the same way as Jotham's Journey and Bartholomew's Passage, Tabitha's Travels, follow Tabitha and her family on their own amazing journey. Crossing paths with our friends, Jothan and Bartholomew, Tabitha experiences an exciting journey that leads her to the Messiah's birth.
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Ishtar's Odyssey
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In 2015, we ordered the fourth book in the Advent series, Ishtar's Odyssey. Ytreeide, continues the adventure through the eyes of the ten-year-old son of a Persian wise man. Drawn by a new star in the night sky, Ishtar joins his father and the caravan as it sets out across the desert. Following ancient manuscripts and prophecies, along with the path of the new star, Ishtar learns of the arrival of a new king.
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Advent is an important part of the Christmas season. It helps to prepare our hearts for the arrival of the Christ-child. This year (2024), Advent begins on Sunday, December 1st. It would be great to think through what your Advent will look like. Daily devotions, candle lighting, calendars, and LEGOs, there are plenty of ways to celebrate and prepare. If you would like to use the Jotham series with your family, now it the time to order your books. You can order using our Amazon affiliate links from this page. Because we are Amazon Affiliates, we earn a percentage of the sale without any additional cost to you. This percentage earned, helps to keep Life in the Higham House up and running.
If you have any questions about the series or Advent, or if you have a Advent tradition you practice with your family, we would love to hear from you! Please leave a comment below! If you are looking more Advent or Christmas ideas and fun, be sure to click on these links!
If you have any questions about the series or Advent, or if you have a Advent tradition you practice with your family, we would love to hear from you! Please leave a comment below! If you are looking more Advent or Christmas ideas and fun, be sure to click on these links!
Thanks for reading!
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Merry Christmas!
Well, Merry Christmas in July!!
Well, Merry Christmas in July!!
Welcome to a special week of blog & vlog posts, as we celebrate, Christmas in July! We have decided to set aside this week to remember one of our most favorite seasons of the year, Christmas. From the decorating to the traditions to the unwrapping; the lights, the movies, the music, and everything else that makes Christmas in the Higham House so much fun.
And it all starts today, Sunday, July 21st. Yes, we're kicking off the holiday week with a special Sunday blog post. Then, every day this week we will share one or more of our favorite things about Christmas.
And it all starts today, Sunday, July 21st. Yes, we're kicking off the holiday week with a special Sunday blog post. Then, every day this week we will share one or more of our favorite things about Christmas.
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It's time to decorate! To officially kick things off, here is our 2023 Christmas Decorating in the Living Room vlog. We love decorating for Christmas. The lights, the trees, wreaths, and the Nativities, we love it all. But decorating isn't a 1-day event. No, it takes us almost a week to get everything just right. Watch the vlog and you'll notice Jay wears a couple different t-shirts, letting you know, it took us a while to get everything done in the living.
Alright, enough typing, let's get this party started! Here is our 2023 Christmas Decorating in the Living Room Vlog! Let's go!!
Alright, enough typing, let's get this party started! Here is our 2023 Christmas Decorating in the Living Room Vlog! Let's go!!
This week is going to be so much fun! Be sure to check back on Monday for more Christmas in July content!
And, don't forget to follow our social media this week. We will be sharing some fun
Christmas themed content on Facebook, X.com (formally Twitter.com), Instagram, and TikTok.
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This past weekend, The Church of Eleven22, kicked off their new, 9-week series called, STAND FIRM.
Based out of Ephesians 6, Pastor Joby, introduced the series and called us to war.
Ephesians 6:10-14, reads...
"10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand."
Over the next 8-weeks, Pastor Joby (and the teaching team from COE22) will unpack what it means for us to daily put on the full armor of God. Each week we will look at another piece of the armor, learning how we can ready ourselves to stand firm against the enemy and his schemes. If there is ever a time to ready ourselves for battle, it is now.
We were incredible moved, challenged, and encouraged by week one message. So, like the BE FREE series, we're going to share the messages and resources with you. Our hope is to encourage you to stand firm on the truth that we know never fails.
Each Thursday, for the next 8-weeks, we will post the weekly message video, the Deepen podcast episode, the disciple group study questions, testimony videos, and any other resources that are abled to be shared publicly. We want to invite you to joins us each Thursday, as we learn how to STAND FIRM.
(Posts will be live by 12:00 noon EST.)
Based out of Ephesians 6, Pastor Joby, introduced the series and called us to war.
Ephesians 6:10-14, reads...
"10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand."
Over the next 8-weeks, Pastor Joby (and the teaching team from COE22) will unpack what it means for us to daily put on the full armor of God. Each week we will look at another piece of the armor, learning how we can ready ourselves to stand firm against the enemy and his schemes. If there is ever a time to ready ourselves for battle, it is now.
We were incredible moved, challenged, and encouraged by week one message. So, like the BE FREE series, we're going to share the messages and resources with you. Our hope is to encourage you to stand firm on the truth that we know never fails.
Each Thursday, for the next 8-weeks, we will post the weekly message video, the Deepen podcast episode, the disciple group study questions, testimony videos, and any other resources that are abled to be shared publicly. We want to invite you to joins us each Thursday, as we learn how to STAND FIRM.
(Posts will be live by 12:00 noon EST.)
Sermon Text: Genesis 3:1-7; Isaiah 14:12-15; Ezekiel 28:11-19; Job 38:7; Luke 10:17-20;
John 10:10-11; 2 Corinthians 10:4; Ephesians 6:10-13; 1 John 2:15-16; Revelation 12:7-12; 20:7-10; 21:1-7
John 10:10-11; 2 Corinthians 10:4; Ephesians 6:10-13; 1 John 2:15-16; Revelation 12:7-12; 20:7-10; 21:1-7
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consider these questions
Read Ephesians 6:10-13; 1 John 2:15-16; Genesis 3:1-7.
What stood out to you in the sermon this week and what did God reveal to you in the Scriptures, maybe for the first time?
How does the idea that we are in a spiritual war make you feel?
- Pause, and pray right now, to understand the spiritual war we are in without falling into either extreme.
Reflect on this quote from Pastor John Piper, “Prayer is primarily a wartime walkie-talkie for the mission of the church as it advances against the powers of darkness and unbelief.” How can this perspective transform your prayer life? (See Isaiah 30:21; 2 Kings 6:17; Matthew 4:1-11; Ephesians 3:16; 6:10-18; 1 John 4:4.)
Read Ephesians 6:12.
We wrestle against "the rulers, authorities, and cosmic powers of this present darkness." How do you recognize these forces showing up in your daily life?
Your enemy is not flesh and blood. How does knowing your true enemy change how you interact with people who oppose or hurt you?
The enemy knows how to attack you and twist God’s word subtly.
Read 2 Corinthians 10:4.
How are we called to fight this war?
Read Ephesians 6:10 and 2 Corinthians 12:9.
Share a time when you relied on God’s strength rather than your own.
Read Revelation 21:1-7.
How does this promise of future victory give you hope and motivate you to stand firm in your faith today?
What stood out to you in the sermon this week and what did God reveal to you in the Scriptures, maybe for the first time?
How does the idea that we are in a spiritual war make you feel?
- Pause, and pray right now, to understand the spiritual war we are in without falling into either extreme.
Reflect on this quote from Pastor John Piper, “Prayer is primarily a wartime walkie-talkie for the mission of the church as it advances against the powers of darkness and unbelief.” How can this perspective transform your prayer life? (See Isaiah 30:21; 2 Kings 6:17; Matthew 4:1-11; Ephesians 3:16; 6:10-18; 1 John 4:4.)
Read Ephesians 6:12.
We wrestle against "the rulers, authorities, and cosmic powers of this present darkness." How do you recognize these forces showing up in your daily life?
Your enemy is not flesh and blood. How does knowing your true enemy change how you interact with people who oppose or hurt you?
- What are the schemes of the enemy?
- What does Satan want you to question?
The enemy knows how to attack you and twist God’s word subtly.
- How do you use scripture to stand against the enemy?
- What scriptures have helped you do this?
Read 2 Corinthians 10:4.
How are we called to fight this war?
Read Ephesians 6:10 and 2 Corinthians 12:9.
Share a time when you relied on God’s strength rather than your own.
Read Revelation 21:1-7.
How does this promise of future victory give you hope and motivate you to stand firm in your faith today?
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A Disciple...Loves All People, Discovers Identity in Jesus, Deepens Relationship with Jesus (LEADERS: Please copy and paste the action step into your group chat each week.)
1. Throughout the week, identify the lies you hear and the negative thoughts you have that align with the enemy’s schemes (John 10:10). Write down scriptures you can meditate on and use to fight back. Share them with your group next week.
2. Get a partner in your disciple group. Commit to praying for one another daily. Share your struggles and victories in the spiritual battle, supporting each other in prayer and encouragement.
1. Throughout the week, identify the lies you hear and the negative thoughts you have that align with the enemy’s schemes (John 10:10). Write down scriptures you can meditate on and use to fight back. Share them with your group next week.
2. Get a partner in your disciple group. Commit to praying for one another daily. Share your struggles and victories in the spiritual battle, supporting each other in prayer and encouragement.
Additional Resources
This week we were introduced to a new song called, Faithful and True. It was written by Eddie Hoagland and Jon Egan. Here is the video version of the song, led by New Life Worship. Give it a listen, let it encourage you. And check out New Life Worship on YouTube. If you want more worship, visit the worship playlist on COE22's YouTube channel.
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Welcome to week 6 of the Galatians: Be Free series at The Church of Eleven22.
This week we are going to speed up the series. Instead of posting one sermon a week, we are going to post daily messages to complete the series. The series wrapped up on Sunday, July 07, 2024. It was such a great series; so helpful, encouraging, and gospel centered. With the series complete, we have created a special page with all 14 messages from the series. Click on the link below or at the bottom of this post.
This week we are going to speed up the series. Instead of posting one sermon a week, we are going to post daily messages to complete the series. The series wrapped up on Sunday, July 07, 2024. It was such a great series; so helpful, encouraging, and gospel centered. With the series complete, we have created a special page with all 14 messages from the series. Click on the link below or at the bottom of this post.
QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER
Read Galatians 2:15-21and Romans 3:23. What stood out to you in the sermon this week and what did God reveal to you in the Scriptures, maybe for the first time?
What do these verses show us about the character of God and what does it show about your part in your salvation?
What does it mean to be declared justified?
Sometimes we only preach half the gospel, that Jesus died for our sins. How does your understanding of justification help you share the WHOLE gospel with yourself, a new believer and an unbeliever?
What does it mean to be crucified with Christ?
Share a time when Jesus and the Holy Spirit working in you led to you or others seeing a positive change in your thoughts, desires and actions toward sin.
ACTION STEP
A Disciple...Loves All People, Discovers Identity in Jesus, Deepens Relationship with Jesus
What are you convicted about in your life right now. Pray for Jesus and the Holy Spirit to change your desires, thoughts and actions. Text your accountability partner about it today.
What do these verses show us about the character of God and what does it show about your part in your salvation?
What does it mean to be declared justified?
Sometimes we only preach half the gospel, that Jesus died for our sins. How does your understanding of justification help you share the WHOLE gospel with yourself, a new believer and an unbeliever?
What does it mean to be crucified with Christ?
Share a time when Jesus and the Holy Spirit working in you led to you or others seeing a positive change in your thoughts, desires and actions toward sin.
ACTION STEP
A Disciple...Loves All People, Discovers Identity in Jesus, Deepens Relationship with Jesus
What are you convicted about in your life right now. Pray for Jesus and the Holy Spirit to change your desires, thoughts and actions. Text your accountability partner about it today.
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We have been blessed to have the privilege of raising up 5 kids. Our oldest was born in 1998. Our youngest, 2008. We have loved raising our kids. Every aspect, from holding them as babies, to watching them learn to walk and talk, to starting school, to graduating high school. Everything. Every bit of every minute of raising our kids. We love it.
But not too many years ago, our oldest crossed over into adulthood. Shortly after that, No.2. More recently No.4 turned 18. That's 4 of the 5, now adults. The oldest lives on his own, has a great job, and is doing well. No.2, is married, has a great job, has 2 kids, and he and his wife are doing great. No.3 also has a really good job, has an amazing puppy, and is building his life. No.4 is 18, just graduated from high school, is preparing for college, and is excited about the future. And just so we're not leaving anyone out, No.5 will soon turn 16, and is doing great in high school.
The point is, we have moved from a place of raising little kids to now doing life with our adult (or almost adult) kids! The difference? With little kids, you are the parent. You're the on in control. With adult kids, you are just the parent. Adult kids like to make their own decisions, choose for themselves, and live how they want to live. With little kids you are the smart one; you have all the answers. Your stories are interesting and funny. Your counsel and advice is needed. With adult kids, they're the smart ones. They have all the answers. Your stories are just that, stories. And your counsel and advice...it's unsolicited, unwanted, and often unwelcome.
So what do you do? You still want to to encourage and counsel, you still want what's best for them. But how do you parent when your adult kids no longer welcome your parenting?
But not too many years ago, our oldest crossed over into adulthood. Shortly after that, No.2. More recently No.4 turned 18. That's 4 of the 5, now adults. The oldest lives on his own, has a great job, and is doing well. No.2, is married, has a great job, has 2 kids, and he and his wife are doing great. No.3 also has a really good job, has an amazing puppy, and is building his life. No.4 is 18, just graduated from high school, is preparing for college, and is excited about the future. And just so we're not leaving anyone out, No.5 will soon turn 16, and is doing great in high school.
The point is, we have moved from a place of raising little kids to now doing life with our adult (or almost adult) kids! The difference? With little kids, you are the parent. You're the on in control. With adult kids, you are just the parent. Adult kids like to make their own decisions, choose for themselves, and live how they want to live. With little kids you are the smart one; you have all the answers. Your stories are interesting and funny. Your counsel and advice is needed. With adult kids, they're the smart ones. They have all the answers. Your stories are just that, stories. And your counsel and advice...it's unsolicited, unwanted, and often unwelcome.
So what do you do? You still want to to encourage and counsel, you still want what's best for them. But how do you parent when your adult kids no longer welcome your parenting?
We recently read, Jim Burns' book, Doing Life With Your Adult Children, Keep Your Mouth Shut & The Welcome Mat Out. Published in March 2019, Jim tackles the question of how to navigate the waters of parenting and having adult children.
As parents, we recognize that our relationship with our adult kids is/has changed. But we still want to be a positive and encouraging voice in their lives. We want to see them making wise decisions. We want them to thriving in life. We want to see them fulfilling their purpose and living to glorify God with their lives. Jim Burns, has been speaking and writing on strong marriages, confident parenting, empowered kids, and healthy leaders for decades. With over 60 titles, Jim steps into the arena to offer parents of adult kids some much needed wisdom and help. Upon hearing the stories and challenges from thousands of parents, along with his own parenting challenges, Jim began to recognize some commonalities and patterns. But when Jim went to find resources, there was little written. So Jim set out to offer parents the help they needed with their adult kids. |
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As parents we might ask questions such as...
- My child's choices are breaking my heart--where did I go wrong?
- Is it OK to give advice to my grown child?
- What's the difference between enabling and helping?
- What boundaries should I have if my child moves back home?
- What do I do when my child doesn't seem to be maturing into adulthood?
- How do I relate to my grown child's significant other?
- What does it mean to have healthy financial boundaries?
- How can I support my grown children when I don't support their values?
In his book, Doing Life With Your Adult Children, Keep Your Mouth Shut & The Welcome Mat Out, Jim shares nine principles for parents to consider as they do life with their adult kids. These principles aren't just ideas, they are proven practices, applied in the "lab-of- life" as Jim and his wife Cathy did life with their adult children. He shares what they've learned with the reader, with the hope of helping parents navigate the thorny complexities of parenting adult children.
from the author
If you are anything like me, being the parent of an adult child is probably much more complicated than you ever imagined.We at HomeWord held seven focus groups with parents of adult children. Our goal was to listen to parents and hear their felt need. I heard many painful stories of adult children who were violating family values and faith, cohabitating, struggling with addictions, divorcing, experiencing gender confusion, suffering financial complications, or failing to launch. These parents were filled with confusion, shock, and other painful emotions.
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I have spent the last several years researching this complex topic, listening to parents, and discussing these issues with parents and adult children alike. Cathy and I have lived out the principles in this book with our own family.
My goal has been to write a book that is both hopeful and enlightening, practical and life changing. You’ll have to let me know what you think.
~Jim Burns
* Taken from the Amazon selling page for Doing Life With Your Adult Children, Keep Your Mouth Shut & The Welcome Mat Out.
My goal has been to write a book that is both hopeful and enlightening, practical and life changing. You’ll have to let me know what you think.
~Jim Burns
* Taken from the Amazon selling page for Doing Life With Your Adult Children, Keep Your Mouth Shut & The Welcome Mat Out.
Amy and I both have enjoyed Doing Life With Your Adult Children, Keep Your Mouth Shut & The Welcome Mat Out. We found each of the nine principles to be insightful and helpful. Each were unpacked in details with stories and examples that helped to illustrate the concept and theory. Then, Jim shares practical steps, tips, and advice to help you do life with your adult children.
We highly recommend, Doing Life With Your Adult Children, Keep Your Mouth Shut & The Welcome Mat Out, by Jim Burns. It is a must-have addition to your parenting resource library. You can grab a copy of Doing Life With Your Adult Children, Keep Your Mouth Shut & The Welcome Mat Out, by clicking on any of the highlight links or the book cover images on this page. We are able to book available through our Amazon Affiliate links. Life in the Higham House, is an Amazon Associate and we earn from qualifying purchases. |
additional resources from Jim Burns
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Be sure to visit the BOOK SHELF, our grow library of resources for parenting, marriage, faith, and life. These are books that we have read, found to be incredibly helpful, and highly recommend. The library is always growing as we continue to learn as a individuals, as husband and wife, and as parents.
Welcome to the Life in the Higham House , we are glad you are visiting. As a family of 7, we have had our fair share of adventures. We share our stories with the hope of passing along what we have learned, what we love, and what God is doing in our lives to encourage you and your family. But we love to hear from our readers, so please share your thought in the comment section of each post.
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