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Reclaiming Family Life for the Intentional Christian Mom
Do you struggle?
- Finding your purpose as a Christian
- Feeling removed from God’s love and grace
- Feeling like your faith is weak
- Tired of living in a culture that’s forgotten God
Well, you’re in the right place. God takes our life and grows into what He designed us to be.
Yes, He lets us stumble and sometimes fall, but He always offers grace to become more than we could ever expect. Solid answers are found in the Bible.
Join me as we look for ways to live out our faith with integrity and growth.
On Gratefulness
The words of a ten year old boy stopped me in my tracks the other day. They really made me think about the meaning of gratefulness. I can describe this word and look it up
Are Christians Like Woodpeckers?
I peered out my window the other day and saw an amazingly huge Woodpecker stabbing at the Crab Apple tree. I watched in awe as he made his rounds, looking for whatever grubs he might
Finding Quiet In A Noisy World
I awoke this morning to my usual world, one where I don’t know where I’ll be living in a year, with ceilings that look like I’m in a doctor’s office, and
We Broke the Mold and Raised Responsible Adults!
Our family’s style of raising responsible adults may be unique to many of you. We have homeschooled all ten of our kids. I’ve been at it for 29 years. (I know, I’m
What Is A Friend?
Lisa Jo Baker has a wonderful blog for moms. On Fridays, she does a whacky thing called, “Five Minute Fridays”. She asks fellow bloggers to write for five minutes on just one word. And if
Goals…and A Planner – A Necessary Part of Success
Goals are an often discussed topic this time of year. They’ve certainly been on my mind as I consider what this year might hold. But moving from having a “goal” to actually getting it
The Relationship Puzzle – Part One
The subject of relationships can cause some people to smile. Yet for others, it creates confusion and pain as they look back at the harsh realities of old friends or loved ones who damaged their
Encouragement for Expectant Moms!
“Truly, truly, I say to you, that you will weep and lament, but the world will rejoice; you will grieve, but your grief will be turned into joy. Whenever a woman is in labor
Friendship — The Gift of Love
During the early years of homeschooling, our children would read the Pathway Readers, written during a more simple era. One lesson from them stood the test of time. I must have quoted this a hundred
Let Me Be a Woman – Today!
What is God’s view of a woman? Take time to consider the ways you feel like a woman today.
Should We Celebrate Christmas?
This question alone sparks much discussion and controversy in our culture. Amazingly, it’s not just for the anti-Christian crowd. It’s a big one among conservative Christians as well. The fight to keep Christ
Accepting The Season of Menopause
A Variety of Suffering I was asked to write on suffering for a friend’s blog. You might think it a bit odd that I would choose to write about menopause. There is the intense
You’ll Go To Hell For That!
We heard someone say this to a group of friends, “You’ll go to hell for that!” Their tone was mocking and derogatory. You might be familiar with the scene…a person calls attention to
Becoming Christian In An MSG and Fluorescent World – Part One
As each of us is called and prepared to serve the King, we are being slowly enabled to be salt and light to a lost and dying world. This process is God’s plan
Is Your Home a Haven?
I was so challenged by at post at Women Living Well this morning, that I had to share it with you! It’s titled, Making Your Home a Haven. One of Courtney’s comments really
