Our moods may shift, but God’s doesn’t. Our minds may change, but God’s doesn’t. Our devotion may falter, but God’s never does. Even if we are faithless, he is faithful, for he cannot betray himself. He is a sure God. And because he is, we can confidently say with Psalm 23:6, “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life.”

What a huge statement. Look at the size of it! Goodness and mercy follow the child of God each and every day. Think of the days ahead. He will walk you through. He will take your hand. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me—not some, not most, but all the days of my life. Release your doubts. You are no candidate for insecurity. You can trust God…all the days of your life!
From Traveling Light

A family vacation isn’t in our cards this year. Between time, expenses, and the age of the triplets, it looks like we will be staying close to the house this summer. My daughter is the only kid old enough to realize that we aren’t taking an actual vacation, but I’ve discovered that if I plan lots of fun, local things for her to do, then she is typically okay with it. I believe the modern term to not taking a vacation and hanging close to the house is called a “Staycation.” I’m in the middle of planning Staycation events for us this summer, and today I’m listing a few of the ideas that I’ve complied. Here are 30 Staycation Ideas, and feel free to add your own ideas in the comments section.

1. Invest in an outdoor toy all the kids can enjoy.

2. Head to a local park.

3. Visit an amusement park.

4. Camp in the backyard.

5. Have a s’mores night.

6. Create an at-home “water park” with water guns, water balloons, water sprinklers, or other water toys.

7. Explore the woods.

8. Visit a local farm.

9. Head to a local children’s museum.

10. Visit a local science center/museum.

11. Plan a day at the zoo or aquarium.

12. Sign up for the summer reading program at the library.

13. Go to a local sporting event. My husband and daughter enjoy
going to watch our minor league baseball team.

14. Go fishing.

15. Have an outdoor picnic at home or a park.

16. Plan a huge crafting afternoon with age-appropriate crafts for
the kids.

17. Take advantage of local attractions, such as the beach or
mountains.

18. Sign up for a membership at a local pool.

19. River tubing or canoeing.

20. Visit a farmer’s market.

21. Visit a local berry farm to pick what berries are in season.

22. Pick out a different new local restaurant to try a few weeks in a row.

23. Plant a flower or vegetable garden as a family.

24. Host a big play date with your kids’ friends.

25. Host a cook-out that’s not for a holiday.

26. Plan a progressive dinner with a few other families. Back at Thanksgiving, I posted about how my husband and I plan progressive dinners for our youth group. They are fun dinners where one family hosts an appetizer, one hosts the main course, and another one hosts a dessert. This could work for families, too!

27. Plan a day visiting garage sales.

28. Movie night or visit a drive-in theater.

29. Create a scavenger hunt for the kids.

30. Go mini golfing or bowling, depending on the age of the kids

from It Happens in a Blink and passed on by Cup O’Cheer

The biggest lie I tell myself is …“I don’t need to write that down, I’ll remember it.”

Wouldn’t it be great if we could put ourselves in the dryer for ten minutes and come out wrinkle-free and three sizes smaller!

Last year I joined a support group for procrastinators. We haven’t met yet!

I don’t trip over things, I do random gravity checks!

I don’t need anger management. I need people to stop making me mad!

Old age is coming at a really bad time!

Lord grant me the strength to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can & the friends to post my bail when I finally snap!

I don’t have gray hair. I have “wisdom highlights.” I’m just very wise.

My people skills are just fine. It’s my tolerance to idiots that needs work.

Teach your daughter how to shoot, because a restraining order is just a piece of paper.

If God wanted me to touch my toes, he would’ve put them on my knees.

The kids text me “plz” which is shorter than please. I text back “no” which is shorter than “yes”.

I’m going to retire and live off of my savings. Not sure what I’ll do that second week.

Even duct tape can’t fix stupid … but it can muffle the sound!

Why do I have to press one for English when you’re just gonna transfer me to someone I can’t understand anyway?

Of course I talk to myself, sometimes I need expert advice.

Oops! Did I roll my eyes out loud?

At my age “Getting lucky” means walking into a room and remembering what I came there for.

Chocolate comes from cocoa which is a tree … that makes it a plant which means … chocolate is salad!!!

And, of course… Have I sent this to you already… or did you send this to me?

Received from David Wilson.

God loves humility. Could that be why he offers so many tips on cultivating it?

Assess yourself honestly. Romans 12:3 says, “Don’t cherish exaggerated ideas of yourself, but try to have a sane estimate of your capabilities.”

Don’t take success too seriously. Deuteronomy 8:13 warns, “When your silver and gold increase your heart will become proud.” Ponder your success and count your money in a cemetery, and remember neither of the two is buried with you.

Celebrate the significance of others. Philippians 2:3 says, “In humility consider others better than yourselves.”

Speak humbly. 1st Samuel 2:3 warns, “Let no arrogance come from your mouth.” Don’t be cocky. People aren’t impressed with your opinions. In Galatians 6:14, Paul said, “The cross of our Lord Jesus Christ is my only reason for bragging!” So if you need to brag—brag about that!

From Traveling Light