As parents, it can feel exhausting to attempt to connect with a child on different levels. While there is no shortcut to authentic relationships, allow these simple rhythms to help you reach your child’s heart and keep the conversations going.
Read MoreMy budget shows red, and my energy is overdrawn. As the spring recedes and gives way to summer, I feel like I’m running low on all of my resources.
This passage from the gospel of Mark reminded me of a woman who gave out of her poverty not abundance, and I wonder if it might have a word for us as we seek to keep giving despite our lack.
Read MoreOur calendar consistently needs more margin, especially this time of year. As spring activities and school events dominate, it’s easy to feel like a participant in a mad dash toward the finish line.
Solitude? Quiet? Prayer? We know we need them, but finding space for them remains pretty challenging. Yet it matters not only for the health of our souls but also for the health of our families. So, here are three ways for busy moms to consistently flourish in their faith, creating space for the seemingly impossible yet spiritually essential.
Read MoreThe parenting journey parallels the popular children’s book We’re Going On a Bear Hunt. Some seasons find us slowly trudging through thick mud, stuck in weight and worry, while others swish past in the blink of an eye. No matter what—we can’t go over it, we can’t go under it, we must find the courage to go through it. So, how can we maintain an eternal perspective along the way? Read the full featured article at www.familychristian.com and download your family mission statement here.
Read MoreSummer is here, so what now?
Grab these ten simple strategies to make the most of your summertime, and not let it slip away.
Read MoreAs a mom juggling writing deadlines, Homeschool lesson plans, four children’s social lives and sports activities, where is the time to plan the next meal?
Here I’m sharing my top strategies for how to get through a week with family meals, reasonable prep times, and nourishing moments around the table.
Read MoreThis sweet conversation between my husband and seven year old gifted clarity for me this week, and reminded me that where I place my greatest affections in this life will not only determine the path I follow, but determine the size of my God.
Are you feeling weary at the start of another month, a new season, or another day? Read this, remember who your God is, and find strength and joy again for your next step.
Read MoreIf you are like me, we have entered the mad dash to the finish line of the school year. Spring activities are in full swing and the calendar is stacked. The new post this week is reminding us all the secret to persevering through this journey of parenting.
Read MoreI guess I’ve always been a connector. You know, someone who introduces others when it seems like they were always meant to be connected.
While it’s benefited me in various seasons of life, there are times when it doesn’t feel like a gift. Instead it feels like my main value is all about the connection and less about, well, me.
Here I share how I’ve come to find my purpose in the fullness of God and why it matters for you today as well. It may just be the one thing that’s keeping you from the life you truly desire.
Read MoreAfter a recent beach vacation, my eyes were opened to more than the waves and expansive horizon. Unbeknownst to us, under the breathtaking scenery was a dangerous undercurrent. It led me to think about how we live looking at the surface—being rocked by waves—ignoring the current just below.
Here I share two truths to help as you assess what currents are directing your life.
Read MoreDuring any unforeseen transition, life change, time of loss or grieving, it may be challenging to find the appropriate words to say to our kids or to tap into their inner dialogue.
Here I share a few of my favorite books for drawing out discussion during this difficult time with your little ones.
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