Sometimes being a parent resembles a juggling act in the circus.  As the master ring leader, I’m supposed to keep everyone tame and calm. Yet sometimes that’s just not reality. Even as a parent who wants to raise kids who love the Lord, family devotions can be a struggle  Why is it that someone needs […]

Life can be hectic and chaotic.  The modern adult is racing from one activity to the next and feels pushed and pulled in 1,000 different directions.  And as a society, we are longing for peace, searching for hope and waiting for restoration. We long to connect more with our family and according a recent study […]

From the minute you said “I Do” as a blushing bride, you had visions of a lifetime of wedded bliss. You just knew that your marriage would be red hot and passionate regardless of what life threw your way. You just knew your marriage would be different and SO unlike the ho-hum relationships you’ve heard […]

You had every intention of growing your children in faith through sweet, family devotional time.  Loving the Lord yourself, you planned to raise your children with the same devotion to God and to love studying His Word.  Fast forward a few years, and if you’re honest, having a solid family Bible study plan can be […]

I’m a hopeless romantic at heart, so when February rolls around, I get as excited as a school girl for Valentine’s Day. While I am all about a day of romance and sweet sentiments, one aspect baffles me about the Hallmark holiday every year. Marriage is more than one day set aside to honor your […]

Do you find yourself struggling in mom life and with “Martyr Mom Attitude?” You’re not alone, friend!  May this prayer for weary moms help you rekindle your joy in Jesus and find hope at the foot of the cross. Prayer for Martyr Mom Attitude Dear Lord, Humbly I confess that I’ve been suffering from Martyr […]

Fear is sneaky. Frequently used as a tool of the evil one, fear threatens to destroy a family’s foundation of faith and trust. And there he lurks, ready to let fear damage relationships and overwhelm hearts. Fear invades the thoughts of a wife as she worries about her husband’s fidelity. It grips the heart of […]

There you are waiting and wondering what’s next for your life.  You’ve always been a list maker, someone who’s lived in the future, planning and living for the next box to check off your list of life achievements. You couldn’t wait to check the Mrs. box and announce to the world that you’ve found your […]

I have a confession.  For years I’ve been baffled by the daunting roles of the P31 Woman.  Upon reading her accomplishments and tasks in Proverbs 31: 10-31, I have mixed emotions ranging from awe, exhaustion, inspiration and guilt. I am in awe of  her accomplishments, which include a solid relationship with her husband, adoring children, […]

It was the break of dawn, and the sun had not yet graced the sky with its presence.  Dew glistened on the lawn, sparkling like gems in the predawn light. There I sat, clutching my coffee and my Bible, willing the sleepy fog away.  I had great intentions to spend time in prayer and dive […]

The New Year brings on the urge to make resolutions and set goals for ourselves and for our family. We say good-bye to the past and look forward to the future. We reflect on what has gone well the previous year and areas where change is required. Fresh beginnings are welcomed and embraced. One great […]