November is just a few short weeks away. And that means it’s time for me to ramble around in the depths of my basement and pull out the holiday tree. No, not that tree: The Christmas tree won’t make an appearance around here until the turkey and stuffing have filled my tummy and the leftovers are stowed away… View more
It’s only 31 days until Thanksgiving, friends. Not that I’m counting or anything. But I’m already drooling at the thought of the pumpkin pie. (I think my mom has been baking some sort of addictive substance into her pies for years. It’s a clever way to keep us all coming home for the holidays.) Maybe it’s… View more
Do you ever start your week with an optimistic to-do list, only to end up on Saturday afternoon, wondering how a whole week passed by and you still didn’t manage to get that bill paid or that load of laundry folded? And let’s not even think about the long-term dreams like organizing family photos or… View more
Okay friends, I want to be delicate here. I know summer lulls us into sweet, sunny, dreams. . . But . . . dare I mention it? School days are returning soon. I know some of you want to hit snooze on this reality–you’ll eek out every second of fun and relaxation you can before hitting… View more
One weekend earlier this spring, I had to stop at the craft store for a “quick trip” to pick up some school project supplies. My daughter was along that afternoon, and let me tell you, this girl loves to shop. If it glitters or glimmers or sparkles or dazzles, she will not only notice it and… View more
On a recent trip to Washington DC, I spent an afternoon taking in the sights of our nation’s capital. As I walked the streets, I thought about the power players at work all around me. Congressional leaders hashing out legislative deals. Lobbyists strategizing their agendas. Countless bureaucrats working in the federal agencies that keep our government… View more
(Scroll to bottom of post for download.) Recently, I had the privilege of contributing to a blog series over at Intentional in Life about Raising Godly Boys. After some prayer and reflection, I decided to write my post about “Raising Godly Boys with Anxious Little Hearts” because anxiety has been a part of the parenting… View more
Free Printable Bible Verse & Prayer Cards For Your Kids! It started out as a mother-son tiff about screen time. My kids had just meandered downstairs from their bedrooms, in full Spring Break relaxation mode. My son reached for the iPad, and my eyebrows shot up. “You’re not planning to start with screens already, are… View more
(*If you’re looking for the free printable Bible reading plan, just scroll down and look for the blue button that says “Download Here.”) Summer Break is upon us and that means many wonderful adventures for our families over the coming weeks. Bike rides and hikes. Campfire s’mores. Walking down the sidewalk with ice cream cones… View more
Okay, friends. Father’s Day is almost here. That means it’s time to embark on that epic quest once again–the search for a great (and affordable!) guy gift. Maybe some of you have “easy to shop for” dads and grandpas. But my experience has always felt more similar to seeking chocolate cake in a health food… View more
