How to get back on track when you’re overwhelmed
It’s dinnertime. You’re tired, kids are clingy, and the healthy meal you want but everyone else is already complaining about is far from ready. The kitchen counters are full of unfinished homeschool projects, you step on something sticky with your bare feet, then bump into a family member standing there on their phone. “Ugh, you’re […]
Finding God in Chaos
Just a few weeks ago most of us hardly heard of Coronavirus. Now most of us are sitting at home looking out at a world infected by the Coronavirus, and we barely recognize what we see. There has never been a time in our recent history where so many of us are focused on the […]
Are you ready to be refined?
Growing up, the person closest to me convinced me I was unlovable by the people in my life who were supposed to love me most. Through careless words and actions, I was told, “They don’t care about you.” These words, coming from someone I cared about, shaped my life before I ever had a chance […]
5 tips to help your kids eat healthy
*Post updated September 2024 As parents, we only want the best for our kids — spiritually, socially, emotionally, mentally, and even nutritionally. But, sometimes it is difficult for children to do what is best for them. So, we get to help our kids trust that broccoli really is good by teaching them what is good […]
How to be faithful through trials
About nine months ago my husband unexpectedly lost his job. Actually he was wrongfully fired. Since he is the breadwinner in our house, this was absolutely devastating for our family. However, looking back I can see the Lord’s provision and protection for me, my husband, and our family throughout this whole journey. Let me set […]
3 ways to teach your daughter not to hate her body
Your kids are watching you. What do they see? Here are three tips to reinforce a positive body image with your children. We were on a family vacation to Florida several years ago. It was a long-awaited trip, and I was so excited to have the entire family in one place for a relaxing week […]
Fun Family Activities for when you’re stuck inside
What do you do with your children when you’re cooped up inside with boundless energy? For those of us in the northern hemisphere, we are entering into the season where cooped up children is more common. Still, there are many times throughout the year when your children are cooped up inside and aren’t satisfied with […]
10 things to do rather than watch t.v.
Some of us remember a time before the T.V. was the center of our family room and home life. For others, the T.V. has always been the center of evening activities. But no matter what generation you grew up in, watching T.V. is now often the activity that brings us all together. Well, sort of. […]
When following God doesn’t feel good
*Post updated October 2022 At The End of Myself Finally, I could let it all out. That ache in my stomach and hole in my heart was desperate for a major cry session. Now that my one-and-a-half-year-old was peacefully sleeping down the hall, and my in-laws had gone to bed downstairs long ago, I was […]
Does your to-do list rule you?
“Mom! I need your help with Math!!” came the plea from the dining room. “But I don’t know what this word is!” whined a voice from the kitchen table. “Would you please just let me finish this email, guys?” I crabbed from my desk. It was my first year having both of my youngest kids […]
