Less Chaos. More Grace-Filled Confidence. Learning to Choose Well.
When you feel like a failure as a mom, it can be hard to parent with enthusiasm and purpose. But you’re not alone! Here are three biblical truths you need to hear when you feel like you’re bad at motherhood! When I was in high school, I starred in a one-act play called “This is […] Read more…
My kids love smoothies! One of their favorites is this kid-friendly Peanut Butter and Banana Green Smoothie – for breakfast or anytime! Seriously, I love smoothies. There are so many different ways you can make them. I started having a smoothie for breakfast about four years ago, and they serve to both keep me full […] Read more…
Here are some easy and worship-filled ideas for families for celebrating Holy Week at home with your kids! Let’s prepare our hearts for Easter Sunday by celebrating Holy Week with reverence and respect. Holy Week is a great time to talk with your kids about the events leading up to Jesus’ death on the cross. […] Read more…
If you need a kids reading log for school or summer vacation, you can find two printable options here, plus a printable reading challenge! Once a year, my kids will have a reading challenge in school and so I thought it would be a good idea to do a summer reading challenge as well! Whether […] Read more…
These seven hymns about overcoming fear are comforting when you’re afraid. They’re worship songs that can bring peace to your heart and your children’s hearts as well! Sing these encouraging hymns with your kids or just listen to them when you feel anxious. They reinforce Scriptural truths when you’re scared and remind us that we […] Read more…
When you have young kids, sometimes even the thought of doing devotions as a family is exhausting! But as a mom who wants to make God’s Word a priority, I realize that hard things are worth it! Maybe you’re in this same place! Over eight years time and four babies, my husband and I have […] Read more…
If you are not super familiar with Lent, and you think it’s something that only involved your Catholic friends at school not eating meat on Fridays for a few weeks, think again! Any Christian can experience and practice Lent, too! And there are good reasons to celebrate Lent, no matter what kind of Christian church […] Read more…
During hard times, we need Bible verses that give us the strength that only comes from Jesus. Here are 7 Scriptures that can help you be strong in the Lord. It’s difficult to admit that we are weak. The world tells us to be strong and that we can “do this!” So when I feel […] Read more…
Since I was a little girl, I loved reading. My mom read to me for countless hours and once I learned to decipher words myself, I’d spend hours curled up in chairs or under my covers, reading when I was supposed to be asleep. Now as a mom, my love for the written word is […] Read more…
Do you need regular reminders about God’s love for you during your day? We all need to be reminded of who we are in Christ. We also are called, as Christians, to share God’s love with those around us. Print the new LOVE Scripture pack to use for yourself or to gift to a friend! […] Read more…
“Mom, I really want to get this remote control helicopter. This is what I need. I’m serious!” I sighed, frustrated. My eight year old was asking me–no, begging me–again after doing “research” on Target and Amazon during his screen time. And there was a part of me that wanted to just give in. He wasn’t […] Read more…
That was going to be the week. The week when you got up early every day to do your devotions before the kids got up. The week that you had “sort and organize the kids clothes” written in your planner (so it was going to get done!) The week you were finally going to make […] Read more…
Know that when you teach your kids to serve others at Christmas, they ARE learning compassion, kindness and how to give out of a thankful heart, even when you’re not sure they understand! Here are some ways to help others for Christmas (that even the youngest children can take part in!). Most of us have a […] Read more…
Here is a little Christmas gift to you: A free printable of Isaiah 9:6 Scripture wall art for Christmas! I hope you enjoy displaying this Bible verse print of Isaiah 9:6 in your home. It’s a great Advent and Christmas reminder of Jesus’ birth and how He fulfilled prophecy! SCROLL DOWN TO GET YOURS FREE! […] Read more…
I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! We spent it in North Dakota with my family and are now snuggled in back at home before the winter storm we’ll be getting tomorrow! Every year, I like to highlight Christian business owners and share their Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals with my readers! Not only do I […] Read more…
