June 17, 2024

2 Fun Ad-Free Internet Games to Help You Beat the Summer Heat

Let’s talk gaming! If you’re like me, you appreciate diving into a game without those annoying interruptions—ads popping up at the worst moments, disrupting your flow. That’s why I’ve been exploring an online gaming platform that promises ad-free gameplay across a variety of genres. Picture this–you choose your game and then begin playing instantly, and the best part is, there are no ads to distract […]
September 13, 2022

3 Fun Internet Games to Help You Pass the Time

I recently returned on a flight from Raleigh, North Carolina. I had forgotten to download movies to watch on the flight, which is not that abnormal for me. The internet connection on the plane was not strong enough for my phone apps to connect. Most of my games require a consistent internet connection. So, with the limited available internet I searched the internet for any […]
July 21, 2022

High Gas Prices: Should I Buy a New Car or Drive Less?

With the recent fluctuation of gas prices finally reaching well over five dollars per gallon, it’s time for families and individuals to reevaluate their current automobile needs in their homes. When gas prices reached $5.19/gallon in my town, I started seriously considering if it was time to get a different car that gets better gas mileage. We love our 2019 Jeep Wrangle Unlimited, but with […]
November 19, 2021

Vont LED Camping Lantern (Pack of 4) Review

Camping is a great way to spend time with friends and family while enjoying the outdoors. If you are going camping, there are some things that you need to make your trip easier and more enjoyable. One item that will help light up the night is a camp lantern. A new option for a high-quality outdoor lantern has been reviewed by many customers who have […]
August 17, 2021

Summer 2021 Housing and Rents in Jackson County, Michigan

Long before entering the year 2021, homebuyer activity in America had slowed down due to pandemic fatigue. However, low inventory of homes on the market coupled with inflated buyer demand has created fierce competition in suburbs and medium-sized metropolitan areas like Jackson, Michigan. Jackson County, Michigan is no different. Rents have risen, home prices have skyrocketed, and competition for properties is seemingly at an all-time […]
August 10, 2021

3 Ways to Reduce Stress With Video Games

Stress is a death sentence for the human body but is also a normal part of life. We all experience some stress at different points in our lives, and for many people, stress can be hard to manage. No matter what we do, stress thrives on one thing: over-working ourselves. You can relieve stress and provide your body with the mental and physical break that […]
July 13, 2021

An Irish Ring for an Irish Daughter

I have a 13-year-old daughter that I love more than anything in the world. She has always been my little princess and is now becoming a young woman. One of her favorite things to do is to celebrate her Irish culture and history. She plays the violin and fiddle, and she previously participated in competitive Irish Step Dancing. So, in celebration of her growing up, […]
July 10, 2021

How Not to Get Stuck with Home Mortgage Hidden Costs

When you find the perfect home, it can be tempting to just buy it. But before you commit yourself to a mortgage, there are some hidden costs that need to be taken into account. When we look at 2021 projections, these costs will affect your budget even more than they do now. A good mortgage rate calculator can help you know how much of an […]
July 9, 2021

4 Recreational Activities You Need to Try in 2021

When you think of the word “recreation,” what comes to mind? Is it a time where you can relax and get away from your daily life, or is it something that drains all of your energy? If you’re looking for things to do in 2021 that are fun and invigorating, here’s a list of four activities to try:   Swimming Swimming is a great activity for […]
July 3, 2021

How to be an Influencer… even if it is by accident

Have you ever wanted how to be an Influencer? In 2020-2021 I became an Influencer, even if it was by accident. But before I tell you my story, what actually is an influencer? An influencer, by definition, is a person with an ability to influence another to purchase products based on their recommendations. These promotions are typically done through one or more of the various […]
June 25, 2012

Discipleship Crisis in the Church Today

In the US, this year 3,500 churches will close, this month 1500 pastors will leave the ministry, and today approximately 7,575 people will move on from church. Of those who move on, some never affiliate with a religion again saying they just “gradually drifted away from the religion.” America is experiencing, not only economic decline, but also church decay. Why?READ MORE HERE…
April 3, 2013

Free Retreat for Pastors/Missionaries

Joshua Place Celebrates its First Anniversary!! (Cue spontaneous applause and wild jubilation) First of all, a hearty thank you for your stay at The Joshua Place last year. In so doing, you helped fulfill our mission, which is to provide a haven of rest and relaxation for Christian leaders and their families. We happily celebrated our first-year anniversary this January. In our inaugural year we […]
April 25, 2013

The Power of 5

This week, I am rocking it out to “dubstep” worship music at a ministry conference in Atlanta, Georgia. If you don’t know what dubstep is, you are either old, boring, or my own mother. (Just Kidding)  During this conference, we continue to review a statistic that came from two national surveys a few years back from Rethink and Lifeway. Those studies examined adults who stayed […]
July 11, 2015

Carrot Stick Encouragement

Some people talk about dangling the carrot before the horse. I don’t have carrots, but I do have Cheetos—at least they’re the same color. My family and I climbed Copperhead Summit in Black Mountain, NC. It took twice as long as it should have, because we took along my three-year old son, Carrick. His little legs churned so fast. I’m sure he felt like he […]