The secret to intentional motherhood; how to drop expectations and discover God’s intention for Christian motherhood – even on the hardest of days.
3 Ways to cultivate a heart for others
Does a heart for others come naturally for you? I confess, it does not for me. Maybe it’s because I grew up an only child – or maybe I’m just selfish. Staff writer, Sarah Damaska walks us through how to cultivate a heart for others in this enriching post. The cookie left a residue on my fingers as …
A parent’s powerful words; 5 ways to speak life to your kids
A parent’s powerful words – now there’s a phrase to stop you in your tracks. Whoever told us “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me,” lied. If we are honest, we remember not just harsh words that have been spoken to us (or about us) but we can also recall the time and place. …
Lacking Patience? 5 ways to deal with stress better
Lacking patience? Most moms do, girl. Here’s 5 ways to deal with stress better and and allow stress to be a patience developing tool! Perspective is the key for moms with short tempers.
My preschooler drives me crazy! 10 things she needs to hear
Is your preschooler driving you nuts? As parents seek balance while fielding questions like, “Why”, and “No” (1 million times a day), here are 10 key phrases to help you keep your cool and forge connections with your child.
How to get the most out of Amazon Prime Day & my top 10 picks
How to get the most out of Amazon Prime Day & my top 10 picks. If you’re not an Amazon Prime Member, sign up shopping bargains and savings 8/16-8/17.
How to find God’s peace amidst your scary
We moms worry about our kids, and sometimes our minds won’t stop – but we can counteract fear with God’s help. Here’s my scary story and how God used it to teach me how to find His peace.
31 home, parenting, and blogging resources to put a spring in your mama-step
31 home, parenting, and blogging resources to put a spring in your mama-step. Tips for home decor, healthy cooking, homeschooling, finding time in the Word, and getting your blog up and running!
The secret to finding calm in the chaos of motherhood
If chaos in motherhood is a daily part of your life, you’re going to love my special guest this week. Sarah Ann, of Faith Along the Way, is a young mom to two special needs children and she can tell us a thing or two about those crazy parenting days! Sarah is a very special friend to me and I …
6 essential questions to form your family’s spiritual growth
6 essential questions to form your family’s spiritual growth; How to build a solid foundation through prayer, Scripture, and godly life-decisions. Because after all – your’re a pilgrim here on earth – and your family needs a map!
How to raise your daughter to confide in you
How to raise your daughter to confide in you – one simple tip you may be overlooking. Christian parenting tips for mothers to build life-long relationships.
When the kids are no longer here
It’s time for Five Minute Friday over on Katemotaung’s blog! Set the timer, write for five minutes, and post! Today’s word prompt: Here. Go. It’s a scary thing, teaching our kids and then letting them go. I remember the driving days. (Just the other day my son said, “Remember the days when you guys were teaching us to drive?”) Fear and …
The truth about launching our kids
Funny thing about kids – raising them to leave is like a losing piece of your heart and watching it walk off in someone else’s body. Every time they go, it’s similar to ripping open a flesh wound. Exposing it raw, the pain resurfacing.
Currently (A peek into my day)
Hello my peeps! I hope you’ve had a pleasant day. Here’s a list of things I’m doing currently:Bringing ~ my daughter Hayley back home from Ohio, having completed her junior year of college. Wondering ~ where did the year go?!? It seems like just yesterday we were walking her through Office Depot looking for a bookshelf for her dorm room. (Actually, it …
My torrential downpour hairdo
Jim and I spent some time in Florida with our oldest daughter, Taryn, and her son Sawyer (AKA “THE grandson”). The entire week was gorgeous with plentiful sunshine and very little rain. Meanwhile, back in West Virginia, it has been raining for weeks on end. Just this spring alone, we have had 4 floods in our front yard, and one of …
FLOODS AND SNOWS AND EMERGENCY ROOMS – OH MY!
Hayley came home for spring break last week! I always laugh at the term “spring break” because it’s nowhere near spring and we always have a snowstorm. Last week was no different – only we first we had a flood (mounds of old snow + tons of rain), then the snowstorm. Needless to say, we spent a lot of time at …
WHERE IS YOUR IMAGINATION TAKING YOU? 52 verses
“For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down imaginations and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ.” 2 Corinthians 10:4-5 (ESV) Where are your thoughts taking you lately? Do you find yourself traveling down roads …
SNOWSTORM FUNNIES (HOW WE COPED)
Shew, I am so glad we got back from Florida in time for the snowstorm of 2015. I would’ve hated to miss that. I think my people and I are beginning to tire of each other. After all, we have seen each other within the confines of this house every day for 8 days. All forms …
SAWYER UPDATE – giggles and pics
It’s time for a Sawyer update, I haven’t bragged in a while. Actually some of this will not sound like bragging because we found out that Sawyer has a sin nature. But the little booger is so stinkin’ cute that it balances out. He’s walking now. At first – with arms raised in a “praise the Lord” position, looking somewhat like superman ready …