Have you ever wondered how to pull off having a Christ-Centered Christmas? I have, and let’s face it, in today’s culture it is really hard!  From the moment Thanksgiving is over, we are plagued with distractions that take us away from the real meaning of Christmas.   If we want to have a Christmas that is […]

Tick-tock, tick-tock. Waiting on God’s direction when you are desperate for answers can see overwhelming and frustrating.  The longer that God is silent, the more desperate and restless one may become. Personally, I have waited through surgeries as I braced for a cancer diagnosis. I waited, broken and grieving, for my season of infertility to […]

As far back as my memories go, Jesus has always been an ever-present figure in my life. I don’t remember the exact day that my family introduced me to Him, but I can’t remember a time without Him. Knowing this, I had no doubt that I wanted to do the same for my child. Being […]

Do you have a regular quiet time? And if so, does it include writing out scriptures? One of the passages I came upon recently is Deuteronomy 17:18-20. In this passage, God instructed the people to have their future kings write out a copy of the law- by hand- for themselves. It struck me as an […]

Prayer. It’s one of the best and most impactful things that we can do for our children. No matter their age, their stage of life, or what is going on in their lives–we can pray for them. We can lift them and their needs up to our heavenly Father. But, where do we start? What […]

We just returned from the children’s hospital after yet another disappointing appointment with the ‘specialist’. We were feeling discouraged and hopeless…again. No answers. The only response was: ‘keep up the treatment but give her more’. Really?!?! I looked at my little girl and a question came to mind. I had to ask her. “Emily, do […]

Have you read through the comments on a controversial Facebook post? (If you haven’t, I don’t recommend it.) It’s like the junior high cafeteria. Everyone’s vying for a place where their voice is heard and respected by the most people. And if you get in their way, they have no problem teasing you about your […]

“Yes, the tumor is cancer.” “I’m afraid we have to let you go.” “Your daughter’s issues point to one thing- Autism.” “I want a divorce.” “It’s time to file for bankruptcy.”   Life is hard and some situations can wound so deep, we wonder if we’ll survive these troubled times. We look at the seasons […]

{This post contains affiliate links, and if you choose to purchase, I will make a commission that goes to fund this blog.} I’ve failed as a mother. My child’s out of control behavior is my fault. I just can’t seem to control my weight and regain a healthy life and habits. I feel like a […]

As a veteran teacher, I just knew I would never parent the out-of-control child.  An expert at parenting before I was even a mom, I admit I was smug in my ability to raise children who were obedient, good citizens and who loved the Lord. Boy, did God have other plans for me. Now officially […]

{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 […]