5 Questions For When You Need A Parenting Heart Check
I could feel the frustration and exasperation welling up inside of me. My hands clenched tight and my jaw set firm. This was a recurring problem and, frankly, this morning I did. not. have. time. for. it. My frustration boiled over and spilled out in the form of angry words spoken in haste. What are…
Read MoreOperation Christmas Child Shoeboxes – Boys ages 2-14
“Oooo! Star Wars!” “I like this bat and ball!” “Mom, this toy is really cool! I want one.” Operation Christmas Child is one of my favorite parts of the holiday season. Gently, consistently, I remind my son that these gifts are not for him. These gifts are for someone who may have never received a…
Read MoreFeeling stressed about the holidays? Make this your new mantra.
*Affiliate Links included* Thanksgiving countdowns, new recipes, fun activities, and perfectly decorated houses. As I scroll through my Instagram feed, I can feel my chest begin to tighten. The thoughts start playing in my head… You really should do that. That’s a great idea. Why aren’t you doing that? I wish I had time for…
Read More5 Great Resources for Teaching Your Kids the Old Testament
In my last post, I gave 8 reasons why I think you should be studying the Old Testament – both personally and with your kids. This week, I want to quickly pass on five great resources for doing just that! These resources will cover a wide range of ages and levels, so you should be…
Read MoreNot Teaching Your Kids the Old Testament? 8 Reasons to Start
I always have to give one of my good friends a hard time about how when we started college she didn’t realize that the David of “David and Goliath” was the same person as King David. And she even grew up in the church! We like to joke about it, but it’s kind of a…
Read More3 Thoughts for the Weary Mom
I walk down the stairs. Laundry is piled high on the couch (like, seriously high), dishes are still strewn about the kitchen from dinner, toys are scattered across the floor. It is 8:30pm and I just tucked my boys into bed over an hour late. As I type this, I’m sitting here praying I don’t…
Read MoreSeven Year Itch? Seven Things to Make Year Seven The Best Yet
*Affiliate links included* Have you ever heard of the “seven year itch”? According to Wikipedia, “Divorce rates show a trend in couples that, on average, divorce around seven years. Statistics show that there is a low risk of separation during the first months of marriage. After the “honeymoon” months, divorce rates start to increase. Most married couples…
Read MoreThe ULTIMATE Guide to Using Biblehub.com
Have you ever heard of Biblehub.com? I mentioned it in last week’s post on my favorite Bible study tools, but this week I wanted to expand on all the awesomeness this website has to offer! If you’ve ever wondered how to do an in-depth word study, topical study, or read Biblical commentaries when you…
Read MoreMy Favorite Bible Study Tools: 5 Simple Things to Help You Dig into the Text
*Affiliate links included* As Summer begins to come to a close and the new rhythms and routines of Fall come near, I am realizing that I have done a terrible job with personal Bible study over the last few months. So, as I prepare to get myself back in gear and (re)start some good habits, I…
Read More7 FREE resources to start building a steadfast marriage today!
Are you looking for some great resources to help build your steadfast marriage? I always enjoy finding ideas and guides for building up my marriage, so today I wanted to share some that I’ve found recently. I’m excited to dig into some of these materials and I know you will be blessed by them too!…
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