Just as our children don’t arrive as blank slates, we come to parenting with our own unique histories. Let’s be honest—even the best childhood is not completely free of hardship. When I think back to my childhood, I’m a bit stunned to realize that even those in my small crowd of friends had their ... [keep reading]
Living a Life Led by God
I will lead the blind by ways they have not known, along unfamiliar paths I will guide them; I will turn the darkness into light before them and make the rough places smooth. These are the things I will do; I will not forsake them. ----Isaiah 42:16 When my kids were growing up, I felt like a ... [keep reading]
Let These Prayers of Hope and Encouragement Speak to Your Heart Today
Mom, this post isn't about how to be a better parent. It's about you and your relationship with God. As you and your family continue to navigate through the pandemic and adjust to an uncertain school year, it's more important than ever that you make time to talk to God, not out of obligation but out ... [keep reading]
Is Getting Your Kids to Bed Becoming a Nightly Battle? These Ideas May Help.
My wife and I have four children, so every night we make sure four kids brush their teeth, four kids say their prayers, get a story, are hugged, kissed, and four kids tucked in. And there are all sorts of things that pop up to distract us from getting this accomplished. Whether a child isn't in a ... [keep reading]
Send Your Children Back to School in a Special Way
A typical school year brings a backpack full of adjustments for your children—different classrooms, new teachers, and tougher academic challenges. But this year could be especially unsettling for your kids and your family as you cope with the new realities of life amid the coronavirus ... [keep reading]
10 Great Reminders That God Never Changes
Our world seems to change by the minute, doesn’t it? As I type these words, my circumstances are drastically different than what they will be when you read this. School schedules and reopening plans are unknown for many of us. If school does start on time, the conditions our children will be in ... [keep reading]
Seeking Connection in a Disconnected World
Do you remember your first love? Recently, I had such an opportunity when cleaning out my memory boxes. Covid-19 has been good for some things…like cleaning and organizing! The letters were from a boy I went to high school with—a boy two years younger than me, and a different religion—and thus a ... [keep reading]
Here’s the Solution for Summer Boredom
With many parks, pools, playgrounds, and other entertainment options severely limited this summer, you might be finding yourself wondering how to keep your children occupied on days when it's too hot to stay outside or on long road trips. We've put together a downloadable activity pack filled ... [keep reading]
6 Ways to Become an Intentional Mom
My childhood was difficult and filled with sadness. I didn’t grow up in a Christian home, so when I became a Christian, and soon after a mom, I had no idea what I was doing. I felt so lost. I remember going into my daughter’s room night after night, kneeling beside her bed, and crying my heart ... [keep reading]
Embrace the “Good Old Days” This Summer
I remember the day my parents bought our first desktop computer. It was a bulky white box and displayed less than six colors. As a young girl in the middle of my elementary years, I was fascinated and addicted from the first time I used it. When I look back at my childhood, you know what’s funny? ... [keep reading]
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