It’s All Gift

These small-but-mighty devotions are written to read and then discuss with your children. Use the “Action Point” at the end of each devotion to facilitate a fun conversation. How Great Are Your Works You thrill me, Lord, with all you have done for me! I sing for joy because of what you have done. { […]

PE Class

Three reasons kids don’t like P.E. class

P.E. class should be the favorite part of a student’s day! It’s the one place where they are not confined to a desk. But the top three reasons kids hate P.E. class are (Their quotes, not mine 😳) “It’s only welcoming to athletic kids.” “I don’t like sports and that’s all we do sometimes.” “It […]

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Four Reasons Parents Love Teaching Martial Arts at Home

Be the hero in your child’s journey to confidence and courage. When they battle fear, anxiety, bullies, or low self-esteem, you can teach a martial arts class at home. Here are four reasons parents love teaching martial arts at home: #1. Give the Whole Family Self-Defense Skills. When you teach martial arts at home, you […]

My Woven Devotion for American Heritage Girls

“You are chosen by God and WOVEN into His image. Your life is to be a living testimony of His love, His grace, His righteousness, and His sovereignty. ” – Patti Garibay, American Heritage Girls Founder.   I was blessed to contribute a devotion to the American Heritage Girls 2023 program year theme “WOVEN.”  The […]

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You are God’s Great Treasure

  “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and covered up. Then in his joy, he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.” Matthew‬ ‭13‬:‭44‬ Where do you insert yourself into the parable of the hidden treasure? Do you imagine yourself as the […]

The Great Flip Easter

“The Deep Magic will be Appeased” and Three Lenten Devotions

The season of Lent, for me, is a time to remember God’s amazing grace, mercy and sacrifice for me. I know a lot of people give up things like food, drinks, activities, etc. to create time to pursue more of God. There is nothing wrong with fasting during this season. Those activities are meant to […]

The Great Flip on Repentance

The Great Flip on Repentance

Repentance is not something you do for God. Repentance is a gift to you and for you on account of Jesus. Here’s The Great Flip on Repentance. Click here to watch my devotion reel about “The Great Flip on Repentance.”   I have more devotion reels now posted on Vimeo. Be sure to visit my […]

Apply The Great Flip When You Read the Bible

Not everything in the Bible is about you, but it’s definitely all for you! Sounds a bit shocking, but it’s true. Everything in the Bible points to Jesus … for you. I tend to read the Bible and insert myself into the story. But when I keep Jesus at the center, everything makes sense. Apply […]

Online Martial Arts for Your Church Youth Group

A great activity for your church youth group is my online martial arts from The Great Flip! I will equip you to teach online martial arts. The Great Flip is online self-defense, safety and faith-filled activities for ages six and up. Let’s do this! Youth leaders/Adults need to prep with: A large meeting space. A […]