Raising kids. Keeping House. Choosing joy, every day.
I spoke to a younger homeschooling mom this week who was clearly exhausted and suffering from burn-out. After telling me why she was dreading the next two months of “school” , I asked her if she’d ever considered this: “You are completely in charge of …
Maybe you’re discouraged today, dear friend. Maybe you’re wondering if what you’re doing matters in the long run. Last week I wondered, too. I was reading over a list of New Year’s questions (meant for personal reflection and growth) from a sweet friend in a …
“What does God want me to do?” or “What is God’s will for my life?” These are two common questions women ask. They flounder: “I feel like I should be doing more…maybe I’m missing the boat somewhere.” Have you ever felt this way? I’ve come …
Easter is just around the corner. Do you have any special family traditions? If not, I would encourage you to start some! When you choose a family tradition, you are making a memory through consistency and ritual. It takes a little planning (and of course …
Life gets busy and before you know it, if I am not careful, I can be swept away in its tide. So, in order to live intentionally I sit down on the weekend and plan my entire week. I know that God has given me …