Experiencing Garvan Woodland Gardens in Hot Springs Arkansas

On our third anniversary, my husband and I visited the Garvan Woodland Gardens in Hot Springs, AR and loved it. Ever since then, I’ve longed to go back. When my son wanted to visit Ouachita Baptist University down the road in Arkadelphia, I had to take the opportunity to see it again. Even though we…

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Stepping Back in Time Visiting Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage

I have a great admiration for the early settlers of our country. They could look at a piece of land and be willing to do whatever it took to make a life there. 250 years ago Tennessee was the wild west. Andrew Jackson bravely cultivated an incredible life for himself and his wife just outside…

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Exploring the William J. Clinton Presidential Library and Museum

Since visiting the JFK Presidential Library and Museum in Boston several years ago, my mom purchased a “passport” to the presidential libraries and has desired to see them all. The first one my kids and I went to with my mother was the LBJ library in Austin. It was so much more than I expected.…

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Praying the Psalms – Road Map Month 4

Hearing the story of the Israelites hasn’t become easier now that they’re in the Promised Land.  If you’ve been reading through *most of the Bible in a year with us, you might be feeling the same way. Even in times of peace, the people can’t keep their promises without someone making them keep their word. The…

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Celebrate World Elephant Day with Phoenix Wilder

When my son was young, he loved elephants. Naturally, his favorite movie was Dumbo. Since that time, he’s enjoyed learning more about these majestic, African mammals. April 16th happens to be World Elephant Day, and this year you and your family can celebrate by heading out to your local movie theater for the premier of Phoenix Wilder:…

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