You’re Gonna Be Ok
“You’re Gonna Be Okay“by Brian & Jenn Johnson I know your heart is heavy from those nightsBut just remember that you are a fighter, a fighterYou never know just what tomorrow holdsAnd you’re stronger than you know, stronger than you know [Chorus]Just take one step closerPut one foot in front of the otherYou’ll get through thisJust follow the light in…
From Cancellation to Celebration: Goodbye 2020 and Hello 2021!
The start of a new year is a good time to reflect upon the past year and set some goals for the year ahead. Here are some things I learned from the year 2020 after experiencing a global pandemic and ten weeks of sheltering-in-place this spring: April is the longest month of the year. I don’t need to go to…
Hope for Each Day: Looking Back on 2020
As 2020 nears its end, we ponder all the ways that God has continued to provide and bless this ministry. Despite the challenges faced this year, we have been able to continue serving women and families throughout Kutztown, Hamburg and the greater Berks County, Pennsylvania area. A YEAR OF ENDURANCE & PROVISION While some of the months looked different due…
Grief: A Fact of Life
Grief is universal, and we have all felt its effects in some way or another. Overwhelming sadness, anger, and regret are just a few emotions we may have when experiencing a loss. Grief affects our physical bodies, our emotions and inner spiritual life in profound ways. The loss of a loved one, the loss of a job, the onset of a sudden…
The Importance of the Mental Health of Children
There’s a lot of talk about the stress and uncertainty our children are facing these days. Will school open on time? Will there be in person classes, online or a hybrid option? Will there be school sports? When will interactions feel “normal” again? It’s hard to answer any of these questions, so it’s important to educate ourselves on the best way…
Affordable Summer Date Night Ideas
It’s that time of the year when the weather is heating up, the sun is shining longer and your date night routine of staying inside all the time might be changing as places are opening up again. But let’s be real, date nights can get expensive and not everyone has the money to go to an amusement park for the…
Summer Fun: Quarantine Approved!
Since schools have been closed for a few months already, the timing of “summer vacation” probably feels surreal for many parents and their kids. Summer sports, pools, and many outdoor activities are being cancelled, yet we’re all looking for life to be more “normal.” During these challenges, parents need creative ideas to engage their kids and build family relationships, so we went…
Quarantine Boredom Busters
“I’m bored!” “There’s nothing to do.” “I hate this — it stinks!” If you are a parent, you might have heard your child say at least one of these phrases over these past couple months of seclusion. Perhaps you may have noticed more whining, irritability or arguments lately. These extended periods of isolation can have even the best parents shaking their…
Parenting Resources During the Coronavirus
Did you know that Life’s Choices has parenting resources to help you connect with your kids? We know it’s hard to keep everyone going strong, especially during a global pandemic like COVID-19! As a society, we don’t have a map to navigate the daily challenges we are facing and our children feel the stress around them no matter how hard we…
How to Have Healthy Relationships at a Distance
There’s no doubt that we’re currently living in interesting times, and we’re all experiencing a lot of changes right here in Berks County, Pennsylvania. Social distancing can be isolating, scary and can affect us differently every day. For some of you, it may be affecting your relationships. Whether it’s friendships, family or a dating relationship, there’s a chance that you…