3 Ways to Connect with Your Child in Five Minutes
In January my husband brought home two kids from the foster care system whom we are in the process of adopting. They are five and…
A Person’s a Person, No Matter How Small
The little feet pin glinted on the woman’s lapel. The feet and toes were tiny. It was as if a fairy had landed upon her…
Mother-in-Law Sagas
I love to tease my mother-in-law Darlyne because the first time my husband John saw me we were at church. I was the 16-year-old cutie…
How Jesus Was Coached: Tips on Coaching Your Kids
Have you ever thought about how little Jesus was coached? No, I’m not talking about on the soccer field or the baseball diamond. I’m talking…
Follow the Leader: Helping Kids Picture Priorities
Just a few months ago we brought two children into our home from the foster care system. We’re excited about adopting them, and we…
Overcoming Dark Days as a Mom
For the most part I’m a happy person, but there was a time in my life where I wondered if I’d ever be happy again….
Adoption: Sometimes Love Grows
In my 23 years as a mom there have been many homecomings as I brought my six children home for the first times. When Cory…
How to Let Your Husband Lead
I have to say it wasn’t always easy for me to let John lead. When he and I married in 1990, I was a single…
Homeschool Holiday Volunteering!
What are you doing for your Christmas homeschool break? Shopping? Traveling? Opening your home to family and friends? Have you thought about adding “volunteering” to…
Who Are You Really?
I’m honored to be able to go to a local high school once a month to talk with teen moms. When I did this recently,…