Overwhelmed
Overwhelmed. According to Merriam-Webster dictionary overwhelmed means "to affect very strongly". If there is one word that I could use...
Take Time
Our lives these days have become increasingly busy. We say we do not have time, yet we find ourselves adding more to our schedules. We...
An Unexpected Character...
This is by far the easiest blog I have ever written. Why? Because I didn’t write it at all, just the part you’re reading now. The...
Something in the Water
The last few weeks have been pretty stressful for the Beelens. We have been so busy with projects to do and places to be and to top it...
What Thanksgiving Means to Me
Over the several years that have gone by, I've always thought Thanksgiving was just to get together with your family, eat turkey dinner...
Sharing or Boasting?
A few evenings ago I posted a picture of my cute little ones on Instagram and Facebook, then I put my phone down and did a few things...
The True Meaning of October 31st
Most folks know October 31st as Halloween. Most everyone goes out trick-or-treating, watches scary movies, and wears costumes. All of...
God's Instrument
A few days ago, I was walking to my car from math class at Marshall when I passed by an older man on a motorized scooter. He was asking...
God First
These days it is so easy to lose focus of what is true. There are so many things being thrown at us from all different directions,...
Be Bold
This past Thursday our BBYM staff/band had the awesome pleasure of attending the Chesapeake Middle School Bleacher Creatures. First I...