My husband is terrible at surprises. I can tell he has something up his sleeve from the little crinkles that form around his eyes when he’s talking about a date night he has planned or a present he wants to give. Without prodding, he will spill all the details.It’s a quality I’ve come to adore. For him, sharing the excitement of anticipation is better than pulling off a grand surprise. That’s ... continue reading...
Faith
The Greatest Gift to Encourage Your Child in a Faithful Life
More than anything, I want our children to walk faithfully. To live a life faithful to God.I'm not saying they need to be "perfect"---just that I deeply desire them to walk with God.And not only now while they're here under our roof, but when ... continue reading...
How to Trust Again After Church Hurt
I don't remember when it started. It was subtle and sneaky.An odd look here. A whisper there. A greeting that went unacknowledged.Something changed. And I had no idea why. I remember walking around feeling very confused by the whole thing. ... continue reading...
Marriage
The Best Way to Love Your Husband
There are a lot of great marriage materials out there to help couples save their marriages and keep them thriving. I think these are really important tools to have because sometimes we just feel lost. Sometimes, we forget that we just need to go back ... continue reading...
Make Big Decisions Together in Rounds
Sunday was a big day in this house. My 21-year-old son took his girlfriend on a chairlift ride up a mountain and proposed to her at the top. He told us about crossing over caution tape on a trail, in order to find a nice secluded spot. (I suggested ... continue reading...
Motherhood
The Best Parenting Tip? Hint: It’s Not the Chore Chart
It was one of those days. None of my “good parenting” strategies seemed to be working.I looked at the chore chart on the fridge. Half the stuff was not done.The character chart? The one where the kids could earn stars? Let’s just say we had a ... continue reading...
Finding Strength When You Feel Weak
"Be filled with the Spirit." (Ephesians 5:18) Nothing reveals our limitations the way being a mom does. We quickly realize we don’t have the resources to parent on our own. We don’t just naturally become stronger and stronger so that we become ... continue reading...
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