In these days of hurry and rush, I’ve heard many a news report reminding people to make family dinner a priority. The benefits are many: Shared meals let us connect with our kids, share what’s going on in our lives, and appreciate each other’s company. Or so we’re told. My weekday reality isn’t always… View more
(Scroll to blue button near end of post for free download.) I struggle out of bed every morning in frustrated denial that a new day has already begun. I mumble to myself as I put on my slippers and head downstairs, rubbing the sleep out of my eyes. Ten minutes later, I’ll have lunches packed… View more
Today I’m sitting in a cozy home as snowflakes swirl around outside my window. My coffee cup is full. My feet are tucked into a warm pair of slippers. And I have the joy and privilege of living out my calling to write and encourage other moms. I am blessed. But as I type these… View more
. And just like that, the calendar on my wall says “November” and taunts me with the reality that December is close on its heels. So much has to happen in these few brief weeks of the year! My daughter has a birthday. Thanksgiving celebrations to cook for and attend. And, of course, the preparations… View more
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
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
(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
