Faith
The Gift of Discipling Younger Women
Younger women are often hungry for a mentor to help disciple and guide them through faith and mothering and just life. Are you in need or available? I have fond memories of Jana, the senior who discipled me during my sophomore year of college. She had beautiful eyes that smiled when she did, and a…
Marriage
Exploring Your Life Stories: Date Night Questions to Share With Your Spouse
Do you ever get “stuck” in conversations during date nights with your spouse? You need some date night questions to get to know each other at a deeper level. Everyone has a story … a fascinating tale involving adventure, laughter, courage, pain, and romance. You have such a story, and so does your spouse. Sometimes…
Motherhood
Five Tips on Taking Care of Your Body Pre-Pregnancy
Have you considered how to care for your body pre-pregnancy? It can make such a difference in how your body responds to pregnancy. When you’re pregnant or soon-to-be pregnant, it’s essential to treat your body with care and respect, because you are bringing a new life into the world, and this little person is totally…
Home
How to Get Your Kids Happily Involved in Cleaning House
Do you struggle to get your kids involved in cleaning the house? Here are some suggestions to help them feel part of making their house a home. When my first child was just 3 years old, I began having her help me empty the dishwasher. The plastic plates and cups were in a low cupboard…
Recipes
Chocolate Red Wine Cake
If you are looking for a delightful dessert for any occasion, this chocolate red wine cake is sure to satisfy your craving! If you are looking for a delightful dessert for any occasion, this chocolate red wine cake is sure to satisfy your craving. Make it to share with the one you love. Simple Gestures…
Free Printables
50 Fun Things For Kids to Do
It’s easy to allow our kids in front of the screen when they aren’t sure what else to do. Allow this list of fun activities to help! Now it’s not that I’m a mean mommy. Because I’m really not. But I’ll tell you something: I’m not too crazy about seeing my kids’ sweet faces glued…
Books
Utterly Devoted: The Life and Legacy of Elisabeth Elliot
If you’re new to Elisabeth Elliot and her work – or if you’d like to pursue her life and legacy a little further – you will enjoy these! Sometimes as a firstborn, I’ve longed for an older sister to look up to, to see how life with Jesus can look at an age or life…
Holidays
11 Books for Kids and Families for Easter
Check out this list of books and devotionals that encourage us to love our kids more deeply and teach them about God’s truth for Easter. The celebration of Jesus’ resurrection at Easter is just a few short weeks away and with it the opportunity to fill up your child’s Easter basket with stories that will…
Gift Guides
Christian Gifts for Dad and Biblical Gifts for Graduates
If you’re looking for the perfect Christian gifts for dad and inspiring gifts for graduates, check out this list of encouraging and challenging books. In May, we get so busy with celebrating moms, but we can’t forget that Father’s Day is right around the corner, too. We’ve gathered a few of our favorite books for…