Raising kids. Keeping House. Choosing joy, every day.
This weekend I got to take our church girls to the Wilds of New England’s GLAM/Dare For More conference. I can’t recommend it enough! Although I don’t have the energy to write about the entire conference and I am still processing much of what I …
Some favorite things around the web this week: The Dangerous Pit of Uniqueness. How easily our minds can spiral into self pity when we begin to think that nobody can understand our situation because it’s so complex and special. Actually, God’s word has promised us …
I am a firm believer in limiting a child’s screen time. Why? Because nature walks, exploring and reading an old fashioned book will never “out glamour” electronics to a child. How can you blame them, given the choice? Flashing, dancing lights or a leaf on …
Does life make you a little crazy? Are you over stressed and pre-occupied? Me too, sometimes. That is precisely when I need to intentionally surround myself with beauty. When my children were very young, and I was stressed out, {ahem, often!} my husband would watch …
My sweet daughter Emily is leaving for college this weekend and I’ve had these crazy “mother thoughts” about her leaving. (Will she eat balanced meals? Will the other kids treat her well? Will she recognize shady men and get away from them, because who wants …
Peter and I were recently discussing the seeming lack of pursuing personal excellence in the culture around us. Kids who don’t really care about how they look or how they are perceived. And a seeming indifference to the people around them. {I know kids care …
Dear Disillusioned Christian Girl, I can see it in your eyes even though you force a smile trying to be cheerful, but look a little hollow. I see your disillusionment. You are the good girl. The rule follower. The one who everyone expects great things …
Can you raise godly kids in this generation? The answer is yes and no. Yes, we can influence our kids towards godliness, but only the Holy Spirit in a child’s life can move them towards godliness. I know that I am helpless to “change” any of …
My posts have been few and far between this summer, and I thought it would be fun to do a short “Wise Woman” study because wisdom benefits all of us and is worthy pursuit. “Above all, get wisdom.” First up, our minds. Women are emotional, …
{The Winner of the Touching the Hem Book Giveaway is Jill’s Joyful Noise! Please email me your address at joyfilledmama@gmail.com and we’ll get that mailed out to you! Congrats!} Have you ever thought what it would be like to attend a school taught by …