When I was a kid, I wanted to be a writer. I wasn’t half bad, but after 9th grade, I simply stopped writing stories. There just wasn’t time in my busy high school schedule for story-writing, and science became my love. But following my biology degree from the university, I found myself at a church, […]
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Quick ideas for praying with squirmy kids
My husband and I have 3 boys. Sometimes our house is a little bit crazy. I know, right? You would never have guessed. ? When it comes to prayer time, we have STRUGGLED to get them to sit still for just 5 seconds, never mind to pour out their hearts to God. Prayer time has […]
An easy way to help your child connect with Jesus
Do you struggle to make it a priority to do devotions or share your faith with your kids? Honestly, me too. I’ve never been terribly good with routines. (But I’m learning!) The best way I’ve found to engage my children’s souls is to make it natural. By intentionally placing amazing children’s books on our kitchen […]
3 truths to remember when the storm rages
Snowflakes swirled around us as we said goodnight. He brushed accumulated snow off his car, then drove away, leaving deep tracks in the road. No one else wanted to drive tonight, but he had to get home. And home was 2 1/2 hours down a dark and slippery highway. It was a weekend like any […]
A Fun And Memorable Way To Encourage Thankfulness In Your Home
Developing a thankful heart in our kids is a top priority for many families, and one that becomes a bigger priority when autumn (and Thanksgiving) rolls around! I know that gratitude makes a huge difference in our kids’ mental health but that it’s not always easy for kids. So I cooked up some […]
What Micah 6:8 means for moms
I’ve been feeling spiritually dry recently. I’m sure it has a lot to do with the fact that schedules are changing around here – Dodger has given up his afternoon nap so my at-home afternoons are no longer as quiet as they used to be. Going back to work in April has also been a […]