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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.
Entering Into Life’s ‘Back Office’ – Lessons Learned from our Holiday Gift Fair
In my Lilla Rose business, we have what’s called a ‘Back Office’ on our website, where we do our ordering, party information, and the like. And even beyond that is the corporate office where
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
Becoming A Woman of Worth
Do you feel undervalued or overwhelmed? I don’t know about you, but there are times that I feel a bit undervalued and overwhelmed. Too much to do, too much I’m reaching for, and
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
This Is Definitely What Christmas Is All About, Charlie Brown!
Linus’s age-old adage rings as true now as it did 50 years ago! We remember with much nostalgia when he recites Luke 2, then concludes with the refrain, “That’s what Christmas is all about, Charlie
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
Leaky Plumbing And A Humbled Wife
Let’s Start With The Negatives We’re all used to getting advice that offers us a quick answer–the “positives” to work towards. We grasp at them like there’s no tomorrow! “Just tell
Lessons From the House of Mourning
We lost our family dog this week. Now, we’re not the kind of family that treats our animals like humans, but it’s amazing how these creatures weave themselves into our lives. And through
There’s More To Life …..
Life…there are a few things we know about it. And there are a bazillian things we don’t. These unknowns are the things that have slowed me down in recent years. As I began
Anticipating Christ’s Return…This Christmas!
The Holy season of Christmas gives me much time to ponder the things of old. Think about that time when men hungered and anticipated the birth of the long-awaited and promised Messiah. How they must
Just ONE Thing You Need To Know!
I’ve noticed something in my inbox lately. A multitude of blog posts claiming things like: “6 Things You Need to Know,” “5 Super Simple Habits,” “7 Ideas That Will Rock Your World.” Okay, I get it! Someone
God’s Plan For Our Children’s Relationships – Part Two
I opened the subject of relationships in The Relationship Puzzle. Let’s look at a crucial aspect of relationships in those our children build in their lives. Life’s Early Lessons It’s an awesome
Time With Our Children – What Money Can’t Buy
Life is busy. This season seems to be especially eventful for our family. We just spent a second weekend visiting our son while he and his wife transition to having two baby girls. Yes, you
Discover the Beauty and JOY of Christmas
Are your having trouble finding Joy at Christmas? Even in the midst of the hustle and bustle, you can find joy this season!
Finding Love in a Storm
I sit, watching the storm blow in, and I can’t help but remember my childhood at the lake. Sitting on the oversized, padded porch swing tucked under my grandparents’ cottage, my cousins and I
