“Be very careful what you think. Your thoughts run your life.” Proverbs 4:23 Here are 7 tips for a joy-filled day: Pay attention to what you are paying attention to. Our brain is changing moment-by-moment based on what we … Read More
Choosing Joy One Day at a Time
“She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.” Proverbs 31:25 “What happened here?” I asked my boys while scanning the family room. I had picked up the house before we went to bed, but … Read More
Believe the Truth or Lies: You Decide
“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” ~ 2 Timothy 1:7 Recently I was lying in bed at night with fears that were keeping me awake. … Read More
Prayer for Peace at Night
Are your kids afraid of the dark? Are they convinced there’s a boogie man under their bed? What is it about night time that brings out every.single.fear? (Not just for kids, but for teens and parents too!) Did you know … Read More
Day Three: Comparison Steals Our Joy
“We do not dare to compare ourselves with some who commend themselves. When they measure themselves by themselves and compare themselves with themselves, they are not wise.” 2 Corinthians 10:12 Do you struggle with comparing yourself to others? Perhaps it’s … Read More
Nurturing Your Child’s Faith – Printable
The spiritual development of our children is one of the greatest privileges and most important tasks we have as mothers! We know them better than anyone and are charged with pointing them to their heavenly Father – the One who … Read More
An Open Letter to My Newlywed Self
I just celebrated twenty years of marriage! Though twenty years is worth celebrating, it hasn’t always been easy. I wish I could sit my ‘newlywed’ self down and have a conversation with her. I’d have plenty of advice and a … Read More
30 Fun Ideas to Keep your Toddler Entertained
Do you need a few fresh ideas of how to keep your little ones busy? When our toddlers get bored, or when left un-attended (for even a few minutes), they find trouble and created messes! I’ve learned this the hard … Read More
What is an HONOR LIST and why should I make one?
What does the word HONOR mean and why is it so important? “Honor is the decision we make to place high value on another person.” – Gary Smalley Why would honoring, or placing high value on, our spouse be an … Read More
Stuff those Stockings with Memories
My #1 favorite idea EVER for a Christmas stockings stuffer is…a JOURNAL. You may be wondering WHY I’d recommend such a basic (boring?) thing. Let me explain… Buy your child(ren), yourself, and your spouse, a Christmas themed journal and … Read More
Power of a Praying Mom
Mama, are you tired? Do you ever wonder if you are failing? Do you feel like you just aren’t enough for this ‘mom’ job? Jesus understands what you are going through! He had 12 disciples and I imagine it felt … Read More