“Your love has given me great joy and encouragement…” Philemon 1:7a What an immense blessing this is… to be “mama” to our sweet little ones! We are the ones their sticky hands reach for. We are the ones they long … Read More
Mom Tips: Summer of Joy Week Nine
“The wise woman builds her house.” Proverbs 14:1a The Wise Woman Builds Her Spirit Write 1 John 4:17- 19 in your journal. Answer the following question in your journal: How do you show love to your family, your neighbors, and … Read More
Mom to Mom with Krystle
“I have seen what is best for people here on earth. They should eat and drink and enjoy their work because the life God has given them on earth is short.” Ecclesiastes 5:18-20 Hello, Help Club Mamas! Can you believe … Read More
5 Ways to a Better Day with Your Kids
5 Ways to a Better Day with Your Kids “Love is patient, love is kind.” 1 Corinthians 3:4 I was recently reminded by a mom, more experienced and wiser than myself, that when my children feel filled inside with my … Read More
Mom to Mom with Jennifer Summer of Joy Week Eight
Dear Sister, Isn’t summer one of the most beautiful times of the year? I love how everything is growing and green and in full bloom. I’m a mom of teenagers now and I can’t help but notice the similarity in … Read More
Day 28: Identifying With Jesus
“For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet He did not sin.” Hebrews 4:15 Identifying With Jesus … Read More
Mom Tips: Summer of Joy Week Eight
“The wise woman builds her house.” Proverbs 14:1a The Wise Woman Builds Her Spirit Write Isaiah 41:10 in your journal, on your mirror, or on a note card. Memorize the verse by the end of the week. Pray the Scripture … Read More
Day 29: A Letter to My Teens About Dating
“See, darkness covers the earth and thick darkness is over the peoples, but the LORD rises upon you and his glory appears over you.” Isaiah 60:2 A Letter to My Teens About Dating Dear Children, In a world where family, … Read More
Avocado & Feta Salsa
The steamy Texas Gulf Coast summer has us searching for recipes that are cool and refreshing. When the merciful Southeast wind blows some of the heaviness from the air, we head outside to grill, sparing our precious, air-conditioned house from … Read More
Day 31: No Do-Overs
“Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes.” James 4:14 No Do-Overs In our family, when one of our children acts … Read More
Day 25: Keeper of the Chocolate
“Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love that we will sing for joy and be glad all of our days.” Psalm 90:14 Keeper of the Chocolate While contemplating the wide-eyed wonder and belly laughs of childhood, I realized … Read More