Posts with the tag “family-friendly-churches”

Embrace it...
May 3rd, 2024
Yesterday, our oldest daughter graduated from college. She has made great friends, learned a lot, and is now all grown up. In the words of one of the speakers yesterday, she is now an “adult, adult.”I...  Read More
by Diana Brooks
The joy of mulch...
April 26th, 2024
One of my favorite times every Spring is the day we spread new mulch in our yard. Since I love getting a good deal, I typically wait until I can buy it for $2 per bag. And this season didn’t disappoin...  Read More
by Diana Brooks
Golazo...
April 19th, 2024
Dallas and I were pumped as we made our way to GEHA Arrowhead Stadium for the showdown between Inter Miami and Sporting Kansas City. But let’s be real, we were really there for one reason – to catch a...  Read More
by Diana Brooks
Topple...
April 5th, 2024
Easter Sunday breathes new life into us for many reasons. Personally, it started with seeing our New Life CityChurch family and worshipping together. This was truly a blessed time for worship and buil...  Read More
by Diana Brooks
For the win...
March 1st, 2024
Earlier today, my brother Todd and I and Dallas drove over to Council Bluffs, IA to watch my nephew compete in the Junior College National wrestling tournament. At the beginning of the day, there were...  Read More
by Diana Brooks
Family, food, and fun...
January 5th, 2024
Today we are headed back to Kansas City after spending several days with family to begin 2024 in Florida. We loved soaking in some sunshine and warmer weather while relaxing and spending time together...  Read More
by Diana Brooks
Solo...
December 15th, 2023
This past week, we were able to attend the elementary Christmas program at Isaiah and Ian’s school.To be honest, after five kids, the elementary program is typically one of my least favorite things to...  Read More
by Diana Brooks
Teamwork makes the dream work...
November 18th, 2023
I love experiencing a group of people who are unified…totally locked in with each other…moving toward a common goal…a big goal…and then experiencing a once-in-a-generation win.Don’t you?Consider “Mira...  Read More
by Diana Brooks
Unfair Evaluation...
October 27th, 2023
A few days ago, I was able to take our two youngest boys to Shelter KC to share in the evening chapel service. When possible, I love to include our kids in service opportunities, so the plan was to in...  Read More
by Diana Brooks
It all started in a middle seat...
October 21st, 2023
Nearly fifteen years ago, I met Dave Robinson. We had been invited to talk about combining forces for a prayer meeting in downtown Kansas City.The meeting went ok but our ideas never really went anywh...  Read More
by Diana Brooks
That's fair...
August 25th, 2023
Last week, I got to take Isaiah out of town for some 1 on 1 time. With five kids it can be tough to offer individual attention to our children, however, we know it’s important, so Leigh-Ann and I do o...  Read More
by Diana Brooks
Time Flies...
August 11th, 2023
Last Saturday evening, I was waiting for one of the boy’s soccer games to begin and was watching some really young girls play, but I couldn’t stop watching the parents.It was entertaining to see what ...  Read More
by Diana Brooks
24 Miles...
July 14th, 2023
This morning at 7 am, our kids and two of their cousins started a challenge….run 1 mile an hour for 24 hours. So far, as I write, the core of the group is up to 11 miles and counting….Based on their c...  Read More
by Diana Brooks
Fruit...
June 23rd, 2023
About thirteen years ago, God brought Dave and Karen Robinson to Leigh-Ann and me. Their friendship has changed our lives and ministry…in a really good way 😊.We’ve served in the city together, listeni...  Read More
by Diana Brooks
Crash...
June 16th, 2023
Leigh-Ann, Dallas, and Sophie left last night to travel to St. Louis for Sophia’s final club soccer tournament. Her next games will be in college.Alexa, Isaiah, Ian, and I stayed home! 😊After eating s...  Read More
by Diana Brooks
Sunglasses...
June 2nd, 2023
For the past few days, I’ve been wearing sunglasses.The sun is bright, and I want to protect my eyes from ultraviolet light…but that’s not really why I’m wearing sunglasses.I’ve realized it’s easier t...  Read More
by Diana Brooks
The table...and a dad joke...
May 26th, 2023
How have you experienced a healthy family?Although health in our biological families is not always possible, our Scripture passage for Sunday from Galatians 3:25-4:7 offers us hope for health in our s...  Read More
by Diana Brooks
Broken Rules...
May 19th, 2023
As a family, we have a mission statement posted on the refrigerator that we use to inform our direction. Here is what it says:Serve Jesus as the Lord of our home,Value honesty with ourselves and other...  Read More
by Diana Brooks
Glimpses of Grace...
May 12th, 2023
Sunday is Mother’s Day!I know Mother’s Day can be tough for some…for those of you who like Hannah in the Old Testament long to become a mom, this day might be a reminder of that void…for others who ha...  Read More
by Diana Brooks
Walking with Taco's...
May 6th, 2023
Today was the last day of high school for our second daughter, Sophia. We are extremely proud of her as a student, athlete, and most importantly, a follower of Jesus. She has attended Lincoln Prep sin...  Read More
by Diana Brooks
Grace in Perspective...
April 21st, 2023
Several months ago, Leigh-Ann and I were able to take a trip together to watch Dallas play in a soccer tournament out West. We love to explore and see new things, so after the games were over, we deci...  Read More
by Diana Brooks
PETER,THE RABBIT...
April 14th, 2023
This past Sunday we had just finished eating our Easter lunch when we heard our neighbor’s dog barking and pretty soon our dog, Gratzi bolted for the door with incredible passion.It wasn’t long until ...  Read More
by Diana Brooks
OUR HOPE IS IN THE LORD...
November 26th, 2022
Happy Thanksgiving weekend. I hope the past few days have offered you some time to slow down a bit and reflect on the many blessings we enjoy every day.In the Campbell household, we’ve been eating a l...  Read More
by Diana Brooks
SMOKING HOT...
November 18th, 2022
A few days ago, Sophia had an outdoor soccer scrimmage at night and the temperature was in the low 20s. She wore several layers of shirts and sweatshirts, gloves, and then shorts. Go figure :). Her fi...  Read More
by Diana Brooks
THIS SEASON...
September 30th, 2022
I love this time of year. The weather over the past few days has been nearly perfect. Cool in the morning and evening with sunshine and a nice breeze throughout the day. But that’s not all….it’s also ...  Read More
by Diana Brooks
DAREDEVIL...
September 23rd, 2022
I grew up in St. Cloud, MN, less than a mile from the Mississippi River. As a kid, on hot summer days, I remember loading up my fishing pole and tackle box and biking down to the river. I had a favori...  Read More
by Diana Brooks