Tag: Family & Home

Couple Transform Their Home Garden Into a Tropical Paradise After Visiting Thailand

A couple have transformed the garden of their home into a tropical paradise, inspired by their holiday to Thailand. Chris Ensell, 32, and his wife, Anneka, 31, have recreated a tropical paradise in the back garden of their home in Ackworth, West Yorkshire, England. When the couple moved into their newly built home in 2018,…


Texas Mom Survives Unbelievable Road Accident With Her Family—Credits Survival to Calling God’s Name

A mom from Texas who survived a serious car accident with her family this year shared what she considers a remarkable intervention from above. Gillian Nichols from Katy was involved in an accident on January 31; she was with her husband John and her two daughters Leilah, 15, and Annie, 7. She and her family…


Mississippi 6-Year-Old Calls 911 to Tell Sheriff’s Department: ‘I Love All of Y’all’

A little girl in Mississippi had to make a phone call to 911, but when emergency answered, she hung up. The concerned operator called back right away, and 6-year-old Mylah picked up. What she said next made the Covington County Sheriff’s Department’s day. A recording of the phone call was later posted on the department’s…


Blueberry-Basil Pie

This recipe from Bow Hill Blueberries incorporates blueberries in both the filling and the crust. If you’re short on time, feel free to get a store-bought pre-baked pie crust or frozen pie dough to blind bake. Makes one 11-inch pie or tart For the Pie Crust 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons Organic Heirloom Blueberry…


‘Do You Know What’s in the Books Your Kids Are Reading?’: Homeschool Curriculum Founder

When an American mom discovered that her daughter’s rude attitude was coming from the popular, modern books she was bringing home from her school library, it set her on a life-changing journey. She not only succeeded at completely reversing her daughter’s attitude but also launched a successful homeschool curriculum company—which now helps hundreds of thousands…


Mom of 3 in Dire Straits Rejected by Food Bank Now Runs Her Own Free Grocery Store

Alone with three children amidst a divorce, an Ohio mom once forewent most of her own meals to feed her kids. She’d even been rejected by her local food bank, a hardship which would inspire her to start her own free grocery store 16 years later. In late 2020, mom Nicole Adkins started With God’s Grace out…


Extra Money Dilemma; Should We Buy Cancer Insurance?

As you know, because I tell you all the time, I get a ton of mail! Today, I reached into my virtual mailbag and pulled out two reader questions, neither of them having easy answers. But hopefully this will make you think of your own situation in light of these questions and my responses. Dear…


70-Year-Old Taxi Driver Delivers Groceries for Dozens of Seniors for 15 Years—Free of Charge

A cab driver in western Canada has been going above and beyond the call of duty for the last 15 years for his elderly clientele. Iqbal Alimohd, from Calgary, who has driven a taxi since 1978, has been helping—free of charge—dozens of seniors with their weekly struggle of buying groceries. And what began as a favor…


Woman With Just 1 Fallopian Tube, 1 Ovary Delivers 1-Pound Miracle Baby, Survives Near-Fatal Birth

A Nashville woman, who had one ovary and one fallopian tube removed a number of years ago, fell pregnant and gave birth. Despite an emergency, premature delivery and nearly dying, herself, she survived to share her story, offering hope to others. Chatiqua Miller and her husband Jesse dreamed of having children together—and in the spring of…


How I Taught My Children to Follow in My Footsteps and Become Entrepreneurs

By Chris Estey Not only do you want to be a leader in business, but you also want to raise children capable of doing the same—or better—for themselves. The problem is, of course, that when you’re working the 16-hour days that your business sometimes demands of you, family time can end up taking second place. It’s natural,…