My husband’s favorite treat is no bake cookies. As a youth minister, summer is really his go-time and he travels more than he usual does. Whenever he comes home, the girls and I like to have a special treat ready for him. Hearing how much they miss him and how excited they are for him […]
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My 5-year old has reached a major childhood milestone – riding a bike with no training wheels! That’s what all the TV shows talk about when someone finds out they’re expecting, right? “Oh, I can’t wait to teach them how to ride a bike,” play ball, etc. I absolutely love riding bikes (and teach an
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No longer am I the mother of an infant; I have a toddler. She can repeat sounds, mirror facial expressions, copy movements and gestures, and attempts to use things like Mama and Daddy do. She is always mimicking. Always repeating. Always copying. Always watching. One of the places I see this most clearly is in,
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When I make a promise to discipline my kids, I want them to know that I mean it. It’s not that I want them to live in fear of me or for them to feel like they’re walking through life on egg shells. I want them to know that I mean it because I want
The Promise to Discipline My Kids: One I Didn’t Want to Have to Keep Read More »
Marriage is a beautiful thing that joins two people together as lovers and as friends. Recently, I read through Song of Solomon with a friend as part of our daily Bible reading plan. If you’re unfamiliar with Song of Solomon, the Christian Courier summarizes it in the following way: Song of Solomon celebrates the joy
This Is My Beloved And This Is My Friend: 9 Ways To Be Both To Your Spouse Read More »
Learning how to say “no” and feel good about can be challenging, especially for moms. We feel like we can and “should” want to do so much for so many people. There are things we have to do, things we need to do, and goodness, even some things we want to do. But sometimes, we
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For me, teaching our kids to pray is a top priority. Good habits are formed early! Read on for 3 tips for teaching kids to pray.
Teaching Our Kids to Pray with 3 Simple Tips Read More »
Isn’t it funny how common things make the best illustrations? I’ve been teaching our 4 year old what it means to have a pretty heart – to be pretty on the inside and the outside. You guys, I won’t hide my mama bias…my daughters are B-E-A-utiful. They have wavy blonde hair, bright blue eyes, and
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Just as plants require sunlight and water for physical growth, spiritual growth requires frequent prayer and daily Bible study.
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If your words are constantly betraying who you say that you are, you’d better check yourself. You’ll stumble along the way, but your words are a good indicator of what’s in your heart.
Be Careful, Little Mouth, What You Say. Words Matter. Read More »
