Less Chaos. More Grace-Filled Confidence. Learning to Choose Well.
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…
There are a lot of summer boredom buster ideas out there. But I’d encourage you to get your kids thinking of their own ideas with this simple strategy! Ah, summer. The season when you hear the dreaded phrases: “I’m bored” or “I don’t know what to do”, in the same time signature that you hear […] Read more…
Teach your children these short Bible memory verses to help introduce them to Jesus and know God’s Word! Plus a free printable! I love teaching my kids Bible verses when they’re little! It’s so cute to hear them repeat God’s Word! Even more than that, what we know from teaching the Bible to our toddler […] Read more…
When you’re a busy mom, it might seem like finding quiet time to pray to God is only a dream. But I want to show you how you can develop a daily habit of personal, effective prayer, even if you only have five minutes to start. Why is it so hard to find time to […] Read more…
Help your kids understand what happened on Good Friday according to the Bible and how this event changed the course of history! Yes, Resurrection Sunday is coming! But it’s still essential to talk to our kids about how the resurrection was made possible: by the power of God through Jesus’ death on the cross for […] Read more…
Encouragement and real help for the Christian mom going through depression and anxiety. Not long ago, a mom friend and I were having a chat about how, at certain stages of life, we struggle through feelings of frustration, anger, impatience and physical exhaustion almost every day. And it reminded me how far I’d come in […] Read more…
Teaching the Trinity to children doesn’t have to be confusing and complicated! Here’s a simple lesson that can help you explain the Trinity in an easy to understand way. We’ve all seen the pictures of St. Patrick holding the three-leaved shamrock…and it’s supposed to represent the Trinity. But it’s not always easy for kids […] Read more…
How did your morning start off today? Mine didn’t begin so well. I dragged my feet getting out of bed. My four kids were ALL incredibly grouchy because they were super tired from our weekend getaway into a different timezone. A worry I’d had from the night before immediately popped into my mind and distracted […] Read more…
These 12 Bible verses for brothers and sisters can be read and memorized together to help teach siblings how God’s Word calls them to treat one another! I have two brothers. Growing up, we had a lot of fun together! But there were also countless times when we didn’t get along. Arguing, tattling and deceitful […] Read more…
Let’s be real: Sibling relationships can be tough! And trying to help our kids develop a strong, loving bond with their brothers and sisters can seem like an exercise in futility! As Christian moms, we want our kids to respond with grace and love to their brothers or sisters when they feel wronged or frustrated.We […] Read more…
There are days you feel like you’re doing everything right. You are so happy that your parenting efforts are finally paying off. And then….. The eight year old melts into a puddle of tears because you won’t let her have a playdate with her favorite friend. Your pre-teen fights with you after a long day of […] Read more…
The book of Proverbs is a treasure-trove of knowledge. In short bursts, it sums up many key truths of biblical living, wisdom-practicing and practical stewardship among other things! This is one of my favorite books of the Bible and, I think, one of the best parts of Scripture to teach our children as well! The […] Read more…
When you’re thinking about starting a blog, and looking around online for direction on how to do so, sometimes all the different tips and techniques can get overwhelming! Starting a blog is not expensive, most of the time you can make it happen for as little as $60. And even if you’re not super technical, […] Read more…
