Raising kids. Keeping House. Choosing joy, every day.
I’m guest posting over at Overcomer Outreach today, the new ministry started by my friend Janelle of Comfy in the Kitchen fame 🙂 and I’m talking about the fact that what we think about becomes who we are in a post entitled “You Are What …
Some time back, Tim Challies blogged about some of his favorite blogs for and by women. We shared several favorites and he mentioned several blogging friends (yay!) but at the end of his article he observed: I was struck, as I went through all the blogs I …
Many of my very dear childhood friends have had what I call a “crisis of faith.” They believe in God, but they are totally skeptical of the church. Who can blame them, when their childhood church experience consisted of: a majority of teaching that majored on minors, quirks, …
It’s fall, and I don’t know about you but I’ve got the decorating bug. I want to tuck berries and leaves in every cupboard and basket I can find. Chunky knit throw blankets come out for chilly nights, and Yankee Candles are just plain a …
Nobody wants to live a sidelined life, especially young mothers who are full of energy and dreams. We want to make a difference and live with purpose, but frankly, life with little kids feels like being left out of the game all together. The rest …
Today I’m sharing some of the best advice I’ve been given for guarding my mind and heart when it comes to toxic people. Nothing mind blowing, mind you, just plain common sense, because if we’re not careful, their craziness will affect us. I often get …
It’s that time of year. We began our homeschool year this week and as I evaluate where each child is, the old tendency to compare surprises my heart yet again. Comparison is always a cruel tormentor: Maybe we should have done that curriculum all along. …
I hope you have a great weekend. Here’s a newsy post for you. Grab some coffee and enjoy! News: Rebekah is already back at school and Emily is headed there tomorrow. Pray for them, won’t you? We’re hoping that any health problems that Em had …
Here’s an easy fall watercolor you can do with your younger kids. This was done by Holly when she was 11. This can be done with cheap Prang or Crayola watercolor boxes. 1. Gather a variety of leaves outside. 2. Bring them in and trace …
Are you frustrated by the pursuit of holiness? Does it seem like an impossible task? You’re not alone. Pretend with me that you are seated in a church sanctuary. Now, look around the room at the people nearby. What kind of people do you see?* …