It’s already begun, hasn’t it? Garland and tinsel adorn the supermarkets, catalogs are stuffed in our mailboxes, and every commercial advertises a “much needed” toy. The pressure to spend, spend,…
Kelcie Huffstickler
Since 2010 Kelcie Huffstickler has worked in sexual risk avoidance (abstinence) education for teens and finds joy in helping shape young people’s views about relationships, purity, self-control and building families at the right time, in the right way. Despite feeling overwhelmed by this stage of life, Kelcie is committed to intentional parenting and passing a heritage of faith to her three children. She and her fire fighter husband have been married since 2005.
Backyard Campout
Above me the sky was sprinkled with stars. They seemed more abundant and a little brighter than usual. My arms were wrapped around my 5-year-old, who leaned into me as…
The Countdown to Kindergarten
The countdown is on. I officially have a little less than 12 months until I walk my first-born into kindergarten, wave goodbye, and go home without her. In the last…
Passing On a Legacy of Faith
I’ve been blessed to come from a long line of believers. My dad was a preacher, along with two of my uncles and my maternal grandfather. Even my great grandparents…
Summer Bucket List
My girls and I have been having a blast this summer. I haven’t even given them a chance to utter the words “I’m bored” because I’ve been whisking them from…
I Still Do
As I stood there in my white strapless gown across from the handsome boy I’d been dating for years, it was easy and effortless to say “I do.” We were…
Mom: My Number One Fan
It’s something I can count on—like the sun rising in the morning or my 2-year-old crawling in bed with me during the night—I just know it will happen. Within minutes…
The Joy of Spring
Today is the first 75-degree day of the year. I’m typing this post from our picnic table, my kids are playing in the yard, and my husband is working on…
Making a Home
When my daughter recently turned four, I decided to save money and make her cake myself. I scoured the internet for cute pumpkin-themed ideas and finally decided on one that…
MomLife Boot Camp
Editors Note: MomLife Boot Camp, is now known as “Mom Camp” and happens every spring at Pine Cove Christian Camp in Tyler, Texas. A year ago, I had never heard…