Put the Big Rocks in First
The kids watched attentively, wondering what would happen next. He needed to put the big rocks in first. My husband James was doing an object…
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Called Toward Home To Bake Bread
Over a decade ago when I started writing, I had plans. Big plans. Or at least I had big dreams about where God would take…
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Launching Our Children Like Arrows
This past fall a photo stream of parents dropping their kids off at college filled my social media newsfeeds. Proud, teary eyed parents, beaming teenagers,…
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Strong Willed Child Despair?
Sitting at the breakfast table with my Bible and Prayers of My Heart journal open, I prayed for patience; knowing that my two year old…
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Grandma’s Gift
Three years ago Grandma left this life at the age of 95. Some days I still feel the loss deeply, but I still have her…
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Twas Christmastime
Twas the month of Christmas and all through the city People were crazy and not acting pretty. The traffic was clogged, the stores were all…
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Holidays with Parents and In-laws: Let It Be Good
You’re into preparation mode-shopping, cooking, invitations, fundraisers, junk mail, Christmas cards, special parties. And this is above and beyond the regular stuff on your plate–sports…
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Holidays and the Stepfamily
Sometimes, Christmas in a blended family can appear more like a war zone than the birth of a sacred Savior. The battles between two homes…
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3 Ways to Simplify the Holiday Season
December can be a busy, frantic season full of last-minute shopping, parties, baking, gift-wrapping, recitals, and get-togethers. While these things can all be memorable and…
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8 Ways to Give Your Kids the Spectacular this Christmas
Does all the commercialism surrounding Christmas bother you? Do you want to keep your heart and your children’s hearts focused on the true meaning of…
