Candy Gibbs

Writings

Parenting

Love that lasts a lifetime…

April 27, 2016 • Parenting

I heard it said recently that your sibling relationships are the longest relationships of your life. When you think about it, it sounds plausible. I have a younger sister of 4 years and millions of memories, good and bad, have…


Overcomers

April 20, 2016 • Parenting

Wouldn’t we as parents love it if the hours we spent exercising or doing a quiet time, taking our vitamins or eating vegetables could have a direct benefit on our children? Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we did the hard…


Moms & Daughters Conference at Pine Cove

April 19, 2016 • Parenting, Speaking, Teen Events, Women's Events

Wow!  It’s been a whirlwind of a month already!  I’ve had the privilege of being a part of several exciting things– a We Are One Conference with Lisa Bevere, a Feasts of the Lord Seminar here at CareNet, and then…


“The Feasts of the Lord” Mini-Retreat

April 12, 2016 • Parenting

I’ve been talking about Jewish Feasts on the blog some lately, and this past weekend I had the wonderful opportunity to dig in even deeper.  I just love how the Lord reveals Himself to us!  We had such a sweet…


A few of my favorite things…

April 7, 2016 • Parenting, Teens

    I would have to agree with some of you that now is my favorite stage with my children.  I know that teen years appear to be daunting and can seem overwhelming.  But believe those of us who are…


Our First Fruits

April 5, 2016 • Parenting

The observance of Passover, Unleavened Bread, and the Feast of First Fruits all happen within an 8-day span.  Passover and Unleavened Bread are pictures of what Jesus has done for us.  First Fruits is an observance of what Jesus did…


Unleavened Bread

March 30, 2016 • Parenting

Passover is a one-day holiday.  The Feast of Unleavened Bread begins the day after Passover and is observed for seven days.  The basis behind the Feast of Unleavened Bread is to remove all leaven from the home.  Leaven represents sin…sin…


The Feast of Passover

March 28, 2016 • Parenting

I love Easter, don’t you?  I always enjoy reflecting on the Jewish Feasts of Passover, Unleavened Bread, and First Fruits.  I hope that you all had a wonderfully happy Easter; and that you will continue to reflect on the magnitude…


Everyone Has a Story

March 22, 2016 • Parenting

Everyone has a story.  As I sit here just this moment, I wonder what yours might be.  All of us have our own story unique only to us, yet parts of our stories we all have in common.   As you…


Hope Restored (Part Three)

March 16, 2016 • Parenting

Today, I’m sharing the final portion of the banquet program with you.  I hope you’ve enjoyed it, been inspired, and spent some time personally thanking the Lord what He is doing for CareNet.  Below, I will fill you in on…

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