Your child’s room resembles a battlefield? Yeah, that’s a common problem for many parents. No matter how hard you try to instill some sense of responsibility in your child, the results are always the same. Children clean their rooms one day and on the next, they’ve become just as messy. It’s understandable, since the younger […]

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{This post does contain affiliate links and I will make a commission if you purchase through them.  You can read the Disclosure Policy for more details.} You feel the stirring in your soul and the longing for more of God in your life. If you’re honest, you have no idea where to start to jump-start […]

Dear Complacent Christian, It’s 8:30 on a Sunday morning, as you and your family scramble to get to church on time. Not a hair out of place, your smiles give the illusion that life is near perfect. Before you get to the car, you realize you left your Bible inside and you dash back in […]

(This post does contain affliliate links, and if you choose to purchase, I will make a commission which supports this blog. Please visit the disclosure policy for more details.) Motherhood. It’s the greatest blessing wrapped into one messy and sleep-deprived adventure. From reading books to bandaging knees, motherhood is filled with moments of pure joy […]

When moments of overwhelm and anxiety creep in because of a maxed out schedule, there’s little to do but examine every aspect of your life. Yet, it’s not as easy as it sounds.  There’s life to juggle and rearrange in order to find that precious margin and room to breathe. So grab your planner and […]

“Hurry up!” “I’m running late!” “I don’t know if I can get everything done on my list.” Those phrases are a glimpse into my inner monologue for the past six months, and my life has been chaotic and frazzled as a result. About a month ago, I felt my soul cry out for peace and […]

Oh, mama, I can hear your sigh at the title. Great, another post about how I’m not doing enough. Before we even begin let me clarify one thing:  this is not a post about signing your kids up for all kinds of sports and clubs. And it isn’t about raising little all-star athletes and superstar singers. Instead, […]

You feel it in the depths of your soul.  Something is “off”. You don’t feel like yourself and no matter how hard you try, you can’t seem to regain the momentum you once had. You’re plagued by fatigue, and even if your head were to magically hit the pillow for a solid eight hours, you’re […]

Teen girls. Two words that are innocent enough on their own, but when combined, they can pack quite the punch. If you have ever known a teen girl, I think you may know just what I mean. Teen girls are often judgmental, teen girls often gossip, and teen girls rarely have much desire to seek […]

Fall is almost here!!! It’s my FAVORITE season and I love EVERYTHING about it!  After all, it brings pumpkins, falling leaves, sweaters, cozy blankets and football into our lives again. {Can you tell I am tiny bit excited?} The teacher in me could not let this season pass without incorporating some fall educational activities at […]