Moses’ father-in-law said to him, “What you are doing is not good. You and the people with you will certainly wear yourselves out, for the thing is too heavy for you. You are not able to do it alone.” Exodus 18:17-18 We have twenty-four hours in a day, and hopefully, a third of those are spent in dreamland. It’s practically a full-time job to do the stuff of everyday life: going to the grocery store, doing your laundry, scrubbing the dishes for the thousandth time, and regularly getting in ... [keep reading]
Do you view the hard parts of motherhood as challenges or afflictions?
All suffering is hard. But not all hardship is suffering. Oxford Languages dictionary says that to suffer is to “experience or be subjected to (something bad or unpleasant).” Conversely, a challenge is a “task or situation that tests someone's abilities.” That’s a crucial distinction to make, especially when I am seeking, first and foremost, to tackle the question of finding the good in those testing circumstances rather than the conundrum of why some of us suffer more than ... [keep reading]
What God’s creatures can teach us about his amazing love and care for us
Have you ever watched an old TV episode of Lassie? Each week that loyal collie performed some incredible task for Timmy’s family that left me wondering why our dog was sweet, but hardly capable of dashing off to bring help in an emergency or smart enough to save a child from a burning building. Lassie was a television staple for twenty years. There were other animal shows too during the 1950s and 1960s, like The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin. This series featured an orphan boy ... [keep reading]
Enjoy the sweet taste of summer with this scrumptious strawberry pie recipe
To me, there’s little that’s more satisfying than feeding family and friends, and I don’t need much of an excuse. Long day? I’ll make you dinner! New baby keeping you busy? Here are a few frozen meals, ready to defrost and feed the family! Celebrating something (first lost tooth, a great report card, promotion at work, a sunny spring day)? That deserves cookies! As I write this, it’s June, and around here, that means strawberries are ready to pick. Most everyone gets into the act—we pick ... [keep reading]
What to do when an unexpected adventure calls you
“What do you think about moving to the mountains full-time?” If only I’d known that with that one question, our whole lives would change. Actually, I take that back, because if I’d known all the hard stuff we were going to face, I would have never signed up for this particular adventure. And I would have missed all the good stuff. At this point, you might be thinking, I could never be a homesteader! I got you, girl. Let’s get it straight from the start: Being a country girl was ... [keep reading]
“Who is God?” and other big questions little kids ask
Anyone who has spent time around children knows that they can ask surprisingly insightful questions, especially when it comes to spirituality. Pastor and trusted Bible teacher Dr. Tony Evans answers some of children's most fundamental questions about the Christian faith in his new book My Biggest Questions About God. You can use these helpful Q&As to initiate important discussions about God with your children. WHO IS GOD AND WHAT IS HE ... [keep reading]
9 super picks for kids’ summer reading fun
Nothing is better than a book on a hot, late summer afternoon after a busy day of play. Beat the heat and keep their reading skills sharp over summer vacation with these great picks for little ones, youth, and middle-grade readers. LITTLE ONES YOUNG READERS MIDDLE-GRADE READERS *** Discover more great reads for kids here! ... [keep reading]
5 series to read with your child this summer
There are a blue million series grown-ups and children enjoy reading together, sohow can I choose just five? I decided to go with some practically perfect series—some old,some new—that the Bogel family thoroughly enjoyed. I hope these keep you busy until yourcopy of My Reading Adventures arrives with dozens of great series recommendations. The Ramona Quimby and Henry Huggins books by Beverly ClearyThis rec is technically a twofer: the Ramona Quimby books revolve around a rambunctious, ... [keep reading]
How the gospel helps you care for others and still get stuff done at home
Little hands reach out and pull the covers off my shoulder. “Mommy! What are we eating for breakfast? MOMMY!” Good morning, children with urgent needs. I see you’ve found me—cozy and sleep deprived. Before my feet hit the floor, I wonder, “Are there eggs in the fridge? Are there clean clothes for the day? Is the dishwasher unloaded? Oh, no…I bet we forgot to run it last night.” I snap at my twins. “Guys. Be quiet. I’ll get you food in a few minutes.” The baby starts crying, and I ... [keep reading]
What can the Bible teach girls about love, peace, and joy?
Beloved author and trusted Bible teacher Elizabeth George shares wisdom from the Bible about how girls can experience the first three fruit of the Spirit—love, joy, and peace. Share this article with your daughter today. *** But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23). The Holy Spirit gives you the ability to understand the spiritual truths of the Bible. ... [keep reading]
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