Field trips are not fun for the grown-ups. This is a well-kept secret among parents and teachers everywhere, but I'll go ahead and blast it out Continue Reading
You Can Be NOT Okay…and Still Be a Good Christian
You can be NOT okay, and still be a good Christian. I've been pondering this statement over the last few days. Because I really want to be okay. Continue Reading
Baby Mommies: Here are 5 Good Reasons Why NOT to Dread the Teenage Years
The mommy chatter started when my kids were babies. No, actually, let me back up. It started even sooner, like when I was pregnant. Other moms Continue Reading
My Husband Accepted a Call and We are Moving to New York
How do you know when God is calling you to something new? My husband accepted a call and we are moving to New York. A Call to Colorado We moved Continue Reading
How to Safely Lock Up Medications at Home
Are medications stored safely in your home? Think about it for a minute. If your medicine bottles are kept stashed on your kitchen counter, on a Continue Reading
How to Quickly Stop Fighting with Your Spouse About Parenting
You've heard the advice before, right? Be united in your parenting. This is really difficult to do in real life. In yesterday's blog post, 3 Continue Reading
3 Questions You Need to Ask About Every Parenting Battle with Your Spouse
We've all heard the advice, right? Don't fight with your spouse about parenting Be a united team -- especially in front of the kids. You know this Continue Reading
How to Stop Gossiping Once and For All
Before you speak, ask yourself if what you are going to say is true, is kind, is necessary, is helpful. If the answer is no, maybe what you are about Continue Reading
When You Achieve a Victory You Realize You Never Wanted
Yesterday as I clicked through my multiple open computer windows, I scrolled past my Gmail and the top message caught my eye. "Funding Has Been Continue Reading
How Should Christians Respond to Gossip?
My teenage daughter came to quietly stand next to me in the church entryway as I chatted with members on a bustling Sunday morning. As the pastor’s Continue Reading
How to Have Success at Home
I have found a gem of a book that I can't wait to share with you. How do you feel about your home? Is it a place of rest, calm, and rejuvenation? Continue Reading
This Year’s Best Parenting Tips
You are rock stars, moms! There are days I love being a mom so much. I bawl at every sappy commercial. I hug my kids and hum happy tunes while I Continue Reading