I recently had the privilege to share with a group of parents that were preparing to dedicate their children. What a privilege, to share with them as they begin the cradle to college journey. I truly believe what happens at home is more important than what happens at church, and so starting well with a […]

Wooden pallets are great! It would be nearly impossible to ship large quantities of most materials without the solid, supportive structure of a sturdy wooden pallet. Stack up your merchandise, wrap it in shrink wrap and send it off. Pallets are good for more than shipping though. Pallet art is all the rage lately. I […]

We spend the whole week preparing the sunday school lesson. We pray for our kids and their families. We have all the materials. The lights are ready…the videos for the worship time…the games…the puppet stage…we are ready to rock and roll… In the meantime Marco…a  7 year old boy is crying at home. His parents […]

Originally published at www.melissajmacdonald.com You FINALLY reach the end of an event and you collapse at your desk in exhaustion. You’re surprised you can even find your desk after having to navigate around pool noodles, googly eyes, stacks of books, and a pizza box that has been there since sometime last month…..or was it the […]