If you were to ask me what the one most important thing every teen needs, I would have an easy answer. They need access to a good Bible. Over the years, when our kids have had questions about God, the Bible, or life in general, we’ve been able to give them the resources they need…
When life gets a bit crazy and the stress starts to pile up, it’s time to pull out a few reminders of how to calm everything down. These aren’t new ideas or original to me, but maybe if you get a little nudge from me, you’ll slow down and reduce some of the stress. Here…
I have always been someone who runs on full throttle. I am always multitasking and checking things off my list. Sometimes that type-A mindset even spills over into my devotion time with God. There’s just always more things to do than I have time to get it done. I have been doing my devotional time/Bible…
A little over a year ago, we moved into our farmhouse and have absolutely loved it. But building a house teaches you things you don’t know to ask, don’t think about, or don’t realize will matter until you’re actually living in the space. Some things are big decisions. Others are small details you don’t think…
Every morning for many years, when I read my Bible, I underline something and put the date. When something sticks out, I will make a little note in the margin. But in my Bible, there’s not very much space, so some of the pages can get a little busy. Many thanks to Lifeway Christian Resources…
When the kids were small, we made sure they had all the basics in their backpacks. Favorite character on the pencil pouch? Check! Cool color and design notebooks? Check! Snack for snack time? Yep. Band-Aids for playground scratches? Check! Now that the kids are grown up and in college, their backpacks are still the most…
From a Mom with Three in College at Once With three college students in our family at the same time, I’ve slowly earned the unofficial title of “college mom who has learned a few things along the way.” Each new semester reminds me that setting kids up for success goes far beyond dorm snacks and…
When the kids were younger, and winter would have long, chilly nights stuck inside, we spent lots of time in the basement to fill the evenings with family fun. We’d set up the cornhole boards and have some pretty stiff competition. We even kept a running scoreboard—parents versus kids. With music playing on a Bluetooth…
The holidays are sneaking up on us, and the farm is starting to look a little more festive every day — twinkling lights on the porch, cocoa on the stove, and that cozy feeling that only winter brings. I’ve been hunting for simple, meaningful gifts this year — things people will actually use and enjoy….