Motherhood and Dealing with Constant Interruptions
But Jesus Himself would often slip away to the wilderness and pray [in seclusion]. Luke 5:16 Last week, I tried having my Bible Devotion in the living room because I heard someone say the children should see you reading your ...
Christian Parenting: How My Kids Grew My Faith
There is so much a mother has to teach her children that it often becomes overwhelming. There are the basic things, like how to dress themselves, how to tie their own shoes, how to ride their bikes, and how to change the toil...
The Ultimate S'mores Cookies (No Campfire Required)
S'mores are one of those treats that instantly make me think of summer. The crackle of a campfire, sticky marshmallows, melted chocolate on your fingers, and graham crackers that somehow always end up in a hundred little crum...
A Time of Rest
I have written a number of times about my backyard garden. I love planting seeds, watching the starts poke through the soil, and then seeing them grow into crop-producing plants. If anyone wants to experience God's miracles,...
RAISING THEM WELL: How'd I Miss That with Cynthia Yanof (From the Archives)
In our third episode of our summer series, Raising Them Well, we take a look at why the little decision you're making today have a big impact overall.
Pregnancy Bible Verses to Confess for Peace, Strength, and Hope
For this child I prayed, and the LORD has granted me my petition which I asked of Him. 1 Samuel 1:27 Every child is created purposefully and intentionally by the Almighty God. The pregnancy journey is more than a physical, it...
Talking About P*rn with Our Daughters, an Interview with Kristen Jenson - Part 2
Diving back into the unexpected places our children may run into unsafe pictures, and how we can intentionally help them both before they find such content, and especially after they've come across it.
Summer Firefly Craft and Bible Verse + Printable Bookmark!
If you're looking for a fun, easy, and summer-themed craft this month, try out these adorable thumbprint firefly jars! Even though I've never seen one in person, fireflies have always been a dreamy symbol of summer. Those who...
We All Need a "Little" Jesus
Sometimes the most profound reminders don't come from a sermon or a devotional. Sometimes they come from the back seat of your car, delivered by a seven-year-old with a pocket full of tiny plastic Jesus figurines. A few weeks...
Silly Summers: Why Having Fun With Your Kids Matters More Than Clean Floors
I saw a post the other day from an Instagram mother who made the comment that she didn't know how she was going to keep her floors white now that her kids are on summer break. It was posted alongside a picture of a pristine ...
RAISING THEM WELL: Away Game with Ed Uszynski (From the Archives)
We're in our summer series, 'Raising Them Well'. And you may be in the thick of getting all your kids' fall activities and sports on calendar. But what if it's time to look at all that through a fresh lens?
Painting Paper Lanterns: A Simple Afternoon Craft That Adds a Little Whimsy
Sometimes the best family activities aren't the ones you spend weeks planning. Sometimes they're born from looking around the house and thinking, "Well...we already have these. Why not?" That's exactly how our paint...
Talking About P*rn with Our Daughters, an Interview with Kristen Jenson - Part 1
Today we get to talk with Kristen Jenson, author of Good Pictures, Bad Pictures, a resource that has been an encouragement to Anna and I as we raise our humans in a tech world.
No Longer a Captive: Thank God Jesus Set Us Free!
Have you ever thought about how in the awful days of slavery, slaves had to save up to purchase their own freedom. It was considered such a great and literally life changing and generation changing opportunity. And yet this o...
Teaching Our Children to Worship God
You have heard it been said that we ought to live our lives according to the Bible's teaching rather than the culturally acceptable practices of the day. But what does that even look like practically? What strategies can you ...