The parent’s part is to train them for life, to send them out of the home ready for whatever duty or mission God may have ready for them….What we want …

I love the ambiance of Christmas decor, soft lights and beautiful music. But if ever a society has gotten caught up in overdoing a thing, surely it is decorating for …

Holidays gatherings, potluck dinners, food gifts and crowded calendars plead for us to find simple solutions to the year’s most popular feasting season. I have scoured and searched for some …

“What if trials of this life are Your mercies in disguise.”   I have come to believe that suffering is the strongest conduit of God’s love for His people. And …

“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind…” To “be conformed” is a passive result of not doing anything. If we are …

(Updated and revised) “Do not underestimate the importance of all the conversations (slow and clear conversations) that a mother has throughout the day with her child.  If Mother speaks clearly …

“Unless God gives you the unique gift of singleness, the Bible says ‘it is a good thing’ for you to get married and have a family. Raise your hand if …

I had had one of those mornings…. slow getting awake because the baby had woke several times during the night… too many morning phone calls (I miss my caller ID!)… …

In one sense it seems like such a short time ago since April’s fury turned our lives upside down. But it has been 1/2 a year ago today. It’s so …

When I heard Kevin Swanson say, “God has given us a curriculum…it’s Proverbs”, my spirit resonated with that seemingly simplistic statement. That doesn’t mean we need to toss our math and …

“Remember the principle of gardening: a lot of sweat and tears are required before the reward of harvest. It’s the same with mothering.” A reader sent me an email that …

  “While your children are little, cultivate an attitude of sacrifice. Sacrifice your peace for their fun, your clean kitchen floor for their help cracking eggs, your quiet moment for …

I am astounded by the irony of technology; the advantages are usually proportionate to the harm done to the people for which they were made. Improving at break-neck speed, technology …

“I’ve swept the floor three times already and it’s dirty again!” Does this reality discourage you, make you want to walk away some days? One of the reasons I believe …