My two daughters and I recently attended a Mother/Daughter Conference at Pine Cove Camp in Tyler, TX. After a grueling 7-hour trip due to standstill traffic and detours, we arrived…
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The Perfect Season
I remember one of the first times I heard about seasons in a woman’s life. It was at a Bible study on Proverbs 31. We were discussing how to interpret…
Our Children Learn What We Model
My husband, Keith, and I love babysitting our grandchildren. On one occasion I showed our two year old, Logan, how to form red Play-Doh into the shape of a smile….
The Value of a Servant Heart
Growing up in a family with 10 children, there were always chores to be done. No one was exempt from helping with chores and there were many to go around….
Our Quads Turn 4
Four years ago our daughter Libby and her husband, Mclean, had quads: three boys and one girl joined their not-quite 2-year-old daughter Greyson. Yes, that’s five kids in under two…
From Mommy to Mom: Navigating the Choppy Waters From Childhood to Adolescence
Once upon a time, I was a mommy. My daughter wanted me to read her just one more story, to hug her constantly, to carry her on my hip, and…
How to Overcome “Mom Guilt”
I am the worst mother in the world. I feel so guilty all the time. I know better but I just can’t live up to the picture of the mom…
3 Ways to Embrace Messy Days
I don’t know about you, but I was a messy child and teen. Growing up, my room could have been considered a danger zone. It was hard to walk through…
Kay Arthur — Why the Mom is Like a Thermostat
The “mood and attitude” of your home rests largely on you mom! Listen to Kay Arthur’s wise advice! About Kay Arthur: Since founding Precept Ministries International with her husband Jack…
Going Crazy
Every once in a while when I put my sunglasses on, I pretend my sage colored minivan is a shiny black Escalade fully loaded, with all the sparkly trimmings. Windows…