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Family Meetings - Milo & Alicia

Family meetings have the power to shift the entire atmosphere in a blended home. Not the stiff, formal kind, but the kind that build trust, reduce chaos, and help your family grow together with intention. These meetings become a place where everyone can breathe, talk, and feel seen. They aren’t about control — they’re about connection. They communicate, “We’re building this together.” What makes family meetings especially powerful in blended families is that they evolve. They grow as the kids grow. They shift as relationships deepen. They adjust as your household finds its rhythm. What works in the beginning won’t look the same a few years later, and that’s a sign of healthy progress. In blended families, communication is everything. You’re merging different backgrounds, expectations, and parenting styles. Kids are navigating loyalty, identity, and transition. Family meetings help with conflict resolution, developing social skills, and learning how to make decisions together. They crea...
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Tips for Adjusting to Life as a Blended Family - Milo & Alicia

Adjusting to life as a blended family is an ongoing journey. It doesn’t matter how long you’ve been blending — it’s never a one‑time transition. It requires patience, grace, and intentional effort from everyone involved. Blending takes time. Kids may adjust slower than adults. Non‑biological parents may feel unsure. Biological parents may feel torn between loyalty and unity. Emotions can shift from day to day, and that’s completely normal. James 1:4 reminds us, “Let patience have her perfect work.” Patience is essential with yourself, your spouse, and your children. One helpful way to support the adjustment process is by creating New Traditions. Not to replace old ones, but to add something fresh that belongs to your blended family. Simple things like weekly family nights or monthly outings can help everyone feel like they’re building something meaningful together. It’s also important to Respect Each Child’s Pace. Every child adjusts differently — some bond quickly, some stay guard...
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Biblical Foundation for Family - Milo & Alicia

Today we're talking about something every family, especially blended families need -  a solid, biblical foundation to stand on. Because let's be honest...blending a family is beautiful, but it takes intentionality and work.  Let’s start at the beginning, in Genesis God created family on purpose — not as an afterthought. Genesis 1:27–28 shows us that family was meant to grow, multiply, and reflect God’s heart. But here’s the part we don’t talk about enough: "God never said family would be easy. He just said He’d be in it." Psalm 127:1 reminds us, “Unless the Lord builds the house…” Which means if we’re trying to build this blended family in our own strength, we’re going to be tired, frustrated, and confused. But when God is the foundation, even the hard  days have purpose. One thing I love about Scripture is that it doesn’t pretend families are perfect. We are all imperfect people striving to be better in every area of life including in our families. Let's take a g...
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Understanding Blended Family Dynamics - Milo & Alicia

“Today, we’re diving into something that doesn’t get talked about enough—understanding blended family dynamics. Because let’s be honest… blending a family isn’t just about moving in together. It’s about merging different lives, different parenting styles, different traditions—and a whole lot of emotions. Everyone comes into a blended family with their own story.  Kids may still be adjusting to changes, parents may be figuring out new roles, and stepparents might be wondering where they fit in. That alone can create tension if we don’t take the time to understand each other. One big thing to remember is this—roles aren’t always clear at first.   Point to remember A stepparent isn’t automatically seen as a parent by the child, and that’s okay. Respect and trust take time to build. It’s not about forcing a connection, it’s about creating space for it to grow. Another important part of blended family dynamics is communication. And not just talking—but really listening. Point ...
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God’s Greatest Gift by Alicia Briscoe

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  For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16   What is the greatest gift you received from God? I’m sure you are like me; you can’t just name one because God gives the greatest gifts. From the beginning, God proved himself generous by creating us in His likeness and image along with a world of abundance. Although we may have a list of answers for this question, we all would say “The greatest gift God gave to us was Himself.” God’s example of generosity so selfless, an act in human history so important: Jesus’ died on the cross for us, what love. There is nothing in the world more important than the unity of people and God, bringing eternal abundant life and promising that we are never alone. Sometimes we do not honor God as we should, in his unbounded generosity, he gave his best and most valuable, the only thing he had only one of – his Son. Instead of aba...
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A Generous Mindset by Milo Briscoe

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  But generous people plan to do what is generous, and they stand firm in their generosity. Isaiah 32:8 NLT. This verse is part of a comparison of mindsets (character) within the chapter. The previous verses in the chapter talk about fools speaking foolishness and making evil plans. Also, how they practice ungodliness and spread false teachings about the Lord. But the generous, some versions use the word noble, people plan to do what is generous or noble. Generous people think about being generous. They look for opportunities to bless others. How can I make someone else’s life better? It’s not self-serving. Unlike the persons in the previous verses who plan foolishness and spread false teachings about the Lord. Planning to bring deception into the lives of others. The second part of that verse says, “they stand firm in their generosity.” Generous people do not waver and are not moved by what others may think or say, and they have a made-up mind. This is important because peop...
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All I Have to Give by Alicia Briscoe

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  Jesus sat down near the collection box in the Temple and watched as the crowds dropped in their money. Many rich people put in large amounts. Then a poor widow came and dropped in two small coins. Jesus called his disciples to him and said, “I tell you the truth, this poor widow has given more than all the others who are making contributions. For they gave a tiny part of their surplus, but she, poor as she is, has given everything she had to live on.” Mark 12:41-44 NLT The story of a poor widow woman is great reminder about being a generous giver despite your circumstances. The woman in this scripture described as a poor widow instead of by her name did just that. I often wondered why in certain books of the bible the author chooses to be so descriptive of a person oppose to using their name. As I study the scriptures for understanding I realize that the description gives more depth of the evidence of the nature of God and allows you to see beyond the obvious. ...
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