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20 Easy and Fun Fall Activities for Your Family
“Fall is in the air and on the ground” is what Amelia Bedelia says in my 8-year-old daughter’s favorite Autumn-themed book: Amelia Bedelia’s First Apple Pie. Like me, she loves all things fall. In our family, welcoming this season is a big deal. Not just because we have four birthdays to celebrate in October (gasp!), …
Dear sons: This is how real young men use their hands
Real young men use their hands to create, dream, and inspire…
Top Summer Survival Tips for Moms with Kids at Home
It was only a matter of minutes of school being out for summer that my kids began fighting. One declared, “Stop looking at me!” to the other across the kitchen table. I knew it was going to be a long summer, so I began planning in my mind what we’d stay busy with for sanity’s …
Consumed by People Pleasing? Live for This “Yes” Instead
You and I can’t please everyone, and that’s ok. It was never intended to be that way. But to be a servant of Christ, we’re called to please him alone…
Trusting God when you can’t always be there for your kids
Your heart may feel frantic right now as you think about entrusting your children to God’s care. You may be consumed by fear and the “what if’s.” You’re not alone one bit! But never forget…
Mom, you do it all and it’s amazing
Oh, Momma, you really do it all, and it’s amazing. I know some days you think you don’t do anything (especially when people ask you all the time what you do all day?), but in reality, you’re doing everything…
Dear Seasoned Mama, Thank You For Loving My Children and Me Unconditionally
Thank you for treating my children the same when they’re obedient and when they’re unlovely…
{Run wild, live free, love strong, You and Me}
In the beautiful freedom of his love and grace. In the freedom of giving my body to him as an act of worship- scars, hurts, imperfections and all…
When the dreams for your life don’t happen
This particular summer after my senior year of college, I interned in Nashville at a highly respected publishing company. I was also enjoying the amenities and excitement of music city and meeting famous musicians. God was giving me more opportunities as a Christian writer and I was making plans to settle in and stay a …