Philippians 1:6: “He who began a good work in you will be faithful to complete it.” There’s a vintage typewriter that graces the front entry of our home. It’s small, and dark teal, and I love how it captures the imagination of kids who visit our home. They place little fingers on the circular keys,… View more
Okay friends, I’m diving right in today: I want to think about Christian discernment. Or as my brain thinks of it: There’s a thousand important volunteer causes out there: How in the world do I decide which ones to pursue?! Because I just can’t say yes to them all. Well, not if I want to stay… View more
What are your most vivid family memories? We all have them: Those moments frozen in time. Moments our heart will never forget. I think of a quiet night in the hospital with my newborn son, holding him in my arms while I watched snow falling outside the windows. “I’ll teach you how to make snow… View more
Free Printable Bible Verse & Prayer Cards For Your Kids! It started out as a mother-son tiff about screen time. My kids had just meandered downstairs from their bedrooms, in full Spring Break relaxation mode. My son reached for the iPad, and my eyebrows shot up. “You’re not planning to start with screens already, are… View more
(*If you’re looking for the free printable Bible reading plan, just scroll down and look for the blue button that says “Download Here.”) Summer Break is upon us and that means many wonderful adventures for our families over the coming weeks. Bike rides and hikes. Campfire s’mores. Walking down the sidewalk with ice cream cones… View more
I don’t love water so much. I know, I know, it’s spring and many of you have pulled out the swimsuit from storage and are eagerly awaiting the days you can return to playing in the water. But water just isn’t my thing. It’s so . . . wet. And cold. I kinda hate being… View more
It’s a little ridiculous how much time I can spend deliberating choices at Hobby Lobby. Frankly, I try to avoid the store when possible, because I recognize it for the time-sucking vortex it is. Standing amidst the rows of home decor, I’m faced with daunting questions: Should I buy the galvanized tray and candles for the… View more
Looking for a way to make mom—or grandma—feel extra special during this year’s Mother’s Day celebration? These free printable cards give you a great way to express your appreciation and love for them. It’s always nice to say “Happy Mother’s Day!” But it’s even more special when you take the time to thoughtfully share why you… View more
I recently wrote a post about the idea of being a Sabbath mom—a mother who’s heart is at rest. I shared how I want my presence to be a refuge for others in this world of constant noise and chaos. I want to be calm and steady—not just another unpredictable variable in this ever-spinning world…. View more
I’ll never forget that moment. Driving home from a grocery run, I listened to the chaos of my young kids, strapped in carseats behind me. I don’t remember what they argued about. I don’t remember who whined the loudest or who strained the hardest to kick at their sibling despite the constraints of the car. … View more
