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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.
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
The Sigh of Humility
Have you ever thought much about humility? If you’re a Christian, I’m pretty sure you have. But have you really thought about what it takes to be truly humble? To be completely at
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
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
Learning and Growing – God’s Way
Have you ever reached for a book or called a friend for advice before reaching for God’s Word? If so, read on…. Our family has been ‘growing up’ in our faith in recent years.
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
Life Changes! – Are You Ready To Step Out of the Boat?
Well, here I am, after two hectic weeks of: > camping (well, the cushy kind of camping that comes with the luxury of a travel trailer!) > visiting with old friends at a home-school conference &
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
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
Building Up Without Burning Out – Growing Children Into Adults – Part Three
Hopefully you’ve read my posts Part One and Part Two of this series. We’ve covered: simplifying home education to avoid burn out the freedom to learn from various adventures and interests and the
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
“Constructing” Successful Adults
Have you ever felt that raising a child to adulthood is as complicated as managing the construction of the major building? As parents, we often wonder if we’re capable of teaching our children what
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
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
