How can I, as a mom, raise a boy to be a man of integrity? Here’s what a boy needs from his mom…in a nutshell. A few years ago I wrote a post that went viral, originally called “The 9 Best Reasons to Live In a Houseful of Boys.” It was a silly look at […]
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9 Amazing Reasons to be a Mom of 3 Boys
Being a mom of 3 boys can be a lot of work, but there are significant perks to this mom-job! If I had a dollar for every time someone said one of the following things to me when I’m out with my 3 boys, I’d be living on a private island right now: Are you […]
How to explain the resurrection to a child
INSIDE: how to explain the resurrection to a child, and a free printable conversation guide! Resurrection Sunday happened shortly after my kidney surgery. I went to church to see my kids in the choir, but this year I observed much more than I participated, unlike most years when I’m scurrying to run programs for kids. […]
How A Family Foot Washing Ceremony Can Be a Highlight of Your Easter (+ Easter Reading Plan)
The smell of little boy feet and soap suds mingled with giggles in my kitchen. I gently tugged off a sock, then placed one of their feet in the warm water that filled my roasting pan. He tugged his foot away, but I guided it gently back into the water. I squirted soap on the […]
VOILA! A Disappearing Sin Object Lesson For Kids
You can use this disappearing sin object lesson for children’s ministry or at home with your kids! I have three boys, and they each approach sin in different ways. One is incredibly aware of his sin – he lashes out in anger and is usually called on it right away. We’ve have many conversations about […]
What is Ash Wednesday? (+ How To Do It With Kids)
Ash Wednesday was not part of my upbringing, but a few years ago I had a hunch that there was something deeply meaningful about Ash Wednesday, but because it kept sneaking up on me, I never had time to figure it out in time. You are reading this, now, so I assume you have a […]