Self care for moms: It’s one of the most-discussed topics on the internet these days! And it’s no wonder, when so many of us are trying to do it all: work, family, kids’ activities, church and maybe volunteer activities too. How is there any time left in the day to take care of us? How […] Read more…
We’re so weary of fake, aren’t we? We’re beyond tired of reality TV that is anything but. We’re discouraged by fake news, fake friends and all things that aren’t what they appear to be. We are a culture left yearning for authenticity – for something real that fills our deepest desires and connects us with […] Read more…
As a mom of three girls, I’ve experienced the full range of girl emotions – from the itty bitty baby years to the almost-teen years. (Holding my breath for that next chapter!) And of course, being a girl myself, I can relate. But even though as moms we’ve been there, it can be hard to really […] Read more…
Do you buy Easter gifts for kids or fill an Easter basket with goodies each year? I’m curious to know others’ family traditions. I’m not sure why, but as a Christian I have ambivalent feelings about Easter baskets and the over-commercialization of Easter. This might be where you roll your eyes and say, You take […] Read more…
Every generation of families faces its fair share of challenges. Certainly, we’re fortunate to be living in the time we’re living, in a developed nation with luxuries like clean drinking water, plentiful food and relative safety. We have a lot to be thankful for. But when I think about the advances in today’s world- which […] Read more…
If you’re reading this, mama, you’re probably a little stressed. And I want you to know one thing: you’re not alone. You might think you’re just an exception – the “hot mess” mom that can’t get it all together. You might beat yourself up for being disorganized. You might think you just need to perfect […] Read more…
Little girl, how did this happen? You weren’t even supposed to be here, you know. This would be the opening line if I wrote a book dedicated to my final, “surprise” baby. Maybe I will someday. You see, God works in mysterious ways, and if I had my story to write for myself, our family […] Read more…
When I talk to other Christian moms raising kids in this generation, especially daughters, we all seem to have that same look in our eyes. The one that begs the unanswered question, how do we do it? How do we combat the pull and tug of the culture on the heart strings of our girls? […] Read more…
