A few years ago a question popped into my head and has been churning around in it ever since. “What is the one thing that makes a family successful? ” As a mother of 6 children my definition of successful parenting is that all my children are walking with the Lord Jesus as described in…
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…
“How was school today” “Fine.” “Do you have any homework?” Grunt. “Is something wrong?” “Nope. I’m going to my room.” If you have a teenager, you may have had this conversation. Multiple times. Sometimes it can be hard, but learning how to connect with your teen doesn’t have to be a battle. They are beginning…
It seems that many parents are concerned about winning their child’s heart, yet great measures need to be taken not to lose your child’s heart in the first place. A child is born with the natural instinct to see his parents as “good” and to trust them. I am sure you have noticed that when a…
As mothers in general, we have big dreams for our children. As Christian moms, we have an added desire to see our children come to the Lord. We hustle on Sunday mornings to get them up, feed, dressed, and out the door to church. We take them to Awana on Wednesday nights and attempt to…
If you turn on the news or scroll your Facebook feed, you cringe and wonder how a strong family can survive these turbulent times. With kids and adults bombarded by immoral behavior and ungodly world views, the family that desires to grow its roots deep in biblical values has mighty battle ahead of them. But…
“Mom, just let me explain.” “I don’t want to hear your excuses right now.” “But Mom, please, just listen for a second.” You admit it — you made a mistake, you messed up, and you feel terrible. You simply want 2 minutes to let them know that your heart was in the right place, even if…
Is saving more money in the new year on your list of goals? Maybe you’ve never done much with it, basically because you weren’t really sure where to start, which means that you are in exactly the right place! Or, you could be on the other end of the spectrum and have been saving money…
While I love Christmas, I get a little panicked and overwhelmed at my to do list. Focusing on all that has to be done makes my blood run cold and my palms sweat, yet I am determined that this year it will be different. This year I will celebrate instead of rush. This year…
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(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…