Finding Grace-Filled Confidence in the Chaos
As a mom of four young kids, three of whom are school age, I desire our children to not only grow academically but also in wisdom and character as they learn! And here is the truth: All the A+ grades in the world do no good if our children do not grow in godly wisdom […] Read more…
If you’re wondering how to talk to your preschooler (three year old, four year old or five year old) about Jesus, these simple tips will help you as a Christian parent to have confidence in introducing your child to the Savior! As Christian parents, teaching our children about Jesus is the most important job we […] Read more…
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…
You want to do family devotions with your kids but your children are young so you’re not sure if it will even work or if everyone will just go crazy! From a mom of four, I’m here to tell you that you CAN do family devotions with your toddlers without losing your mind! These three […] 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…
“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 children 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 service project ideas to help others at Christmas (that even the youngest children can take part in!). Most of us […] Read more…
Don’t dread the holiday break at home with your kids! These daily routine and activity ideas help you handle the high emotions that arise and help your family actually enjoy their time together during Christmas vacation! Maybe it’s just me, but when my kids are off school for Christmas break, it gets plain old WILD at […] Read more…
Want to practice grace filled parenting? These five thought-provoking principles will help you put biblical motherhood into practice in a healthy, purposeful way! This post was first published on April 22, 2013. Updated October 10, 2019. When it comes to parenting and child-training, it’s easy to quantify how we’re doing by the results we’re getting: […] Read more…
Learn how to connect with your kids after a long day, when parenting feels overwhelming or when you’ve been distracted as a parent! My first grade teacher, Mrs. Kingzett, had this quote framed on the wall of her classroom. As the hard-working farm wife and mother of four children and the beloved teacher of hundreds […] Read more…
These seven must-read books for Christian moms address some of the deepest and hardest issues about Christian motherhood. They will give you a new perspective, help you focus on what is eternally important, and create long-term change in your life and the life of your family. Put these books about motherhood on your Christian reading […] Read more…
8 proven ways for the Christian mom to be more peaceful and joyful this summer with kids at home! Does the thought of the last day of school make your palms sweat and your mind feel panicky? Maybe summer feels like a season of survival, rather than a season where you can thrive and grow […] Read more…
To help you be more organized this summer, I’m sharing tips on how to get ready for summer with your kids at home. I want you to be able to stress less so you can have an intentional, enjoyable time with your children while they’re with you all day for these summer months! :) We’re […] Read more…
Want to be a more fun, playful mom this summer? Here are 7 ways to have fun at home with your kids and create great memories (rather than being so stressed and feeling like you’re going to pull your hair out all the time!) My husband and I have four children, and I happen to […] Read more…