I’m hoping you’ve had a chance to chat with your family about summer plans, if not, there’s still time! Even if you are reading this in July, I’m a firm believer in the idea that it is never too late to start. Imagine where you can be if you start today. Even just a few … Continue reading From Dreaming to Doing: How to Create Simple Summer Goals You’ll Actually Complete
Peace or Panic: How to Plan a Summer Break that is Perfect for Your Family
Have you ever been told you have only 18 summers with your kids before they leave home? I remember the first time I heard this idea, and it filled me with grief and panic: grief over all the missed opportunities with my boys and panic over how to ensure every summer from here on out … Continue reading Peace or Panic: How to Plan a Summer Break that is Perfect for Your Family
How to Face Your Fears and Walk by Faith
Last week we discussed how the phrase, “Do not be afraid” appears in the Bible more than any other command. We also explored how fear is the main culprit in delaying our obedience. As I’ve examined my own heart and why I’m slow to obey, this example comes to mind. My Story of Delayed Obedience … Continue reading How to Face Your Fears and Walk by Faith
Why Do I Delay Obedience?
Our morning school routine hasn’t changed in almost two years. The boys wake up and pick a cartoon to watch while they eat breakfast. I pack their lunches and set them on the counter by the door. Around 7:45 I tell them its time to turn the TV off and get ready to leave. They … Continue reading Why Do I Delay Obedience?
Letting Go of What is Out of Your Control
Finding Peace in Chaos – Part Four This post is fourth in a series.Click here to read Part One: Finding Peace in ChaosClick here to read Part Two: The Number One Way to Find PeaceClick here to read Part Three: Finding Peace by Identifying What's Most Important It was the middle of the night in August of 2021. … Continue reading Letting Go of What is Out of Your Control
Finding Peace by Identifying What is Most Important
And Saying No to Everything Else This post is third in a series. Click here to read Part One: Finding Peace in ChaosClick here to read Part Two: The Number One Way to Find Peace I’m a mom of two active boys, ages nine and six. I’m married to a brilliant engineer who easily works 60 plus … Continue reading Finding Peace by Identifying What is Most Important
The Number One Way to Find Peace
Knowing and Surrendering All to Jesus This post is second in a series. Click here to read Part One: Finding Peace in Chaos In this series, I’m laying out three ways to find Jesus amid life’s busyness and how to embrace His perfect peace when life feels completely chaotic. I’m convinced I can’t talk about finding … Continue reading The Number One Way to Find Peace
Finding Peace in Chaos
It was Monday morning and we were running late… again. The boys had been up late the night before watching Daddy win his adult league hockey championship, which was fun and exciting and wonderful, but had contributed to the lack of sleep and crankiness that is Monday morning. With three fights and numerous tears already … Continue reading Finding Peace in Chaos
Memorizing Scripture Together
…and a Personalized Gift for You and Your Family
The Lord has been convicting me recently. He has laid it on my heart that I’ve been asking my kids to do things or live in such a way that I don’t practice myself. This became very evident this fall when my kids joined a local church’s Awana club. If you are not familiar with … Continue reading Memorizing Scripture Together
…and a Personalized Gift for You and Your Family
How Do I Know Which Way to Go?
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take. Proverbs 3:5-6 I chose this verse back in college as my life verse, one to memorize and hold close when the stress of exams, … Continue reading How Do I Know Which Way to Go?