Teaching your kids to be responsible shouldn’t give you gray hair. Read these 5 Easy Steps for Teaching Responsibility and be inspired! It’s 8pm and the sink is full of dishes. You still need to help with some math problems, give the baby a bath, and make sure everything is packed for tomorrow’s field trip….
Taming the tongue seems nearly impossible some days. But setting clear boundaries for our kids helps tremendously. Here are 5 things kids should never say. Dear Children, I’m sorry, but there is no freedom of speech here. Well, actually I’m not sorry because I love you. It’s not my goal to restrict you. It’s my…
As parents, we want to help our kids grow authentic and personal faith. Devotions for kids are the crucial step in this process. Here are some tools, tricks, and tips!
Is a “single mom Christmas” leaving you feeling less than jolly? You’re not alone. Join us for a 12-day single mom devotional series that will encourage your heart. The corny tune blared loudly over the PA system as we stood in line behind what seemed like hundreds of shoppers. With four kids in tow, I…
Life can get messy in this broken world. Here’s what I want my kids to remember when they face difficult times. Check out these tips.
Our kids are in serious danger in today’s culture. The battle for their hearts continues to rage and it seems as if the attacks just get more and more crafty. Helping kids guard their heart has never been more critical!
As I watched Luke hold the dandelion, I saw more than a little boy plagued by chemo. I saw a boy who purposed to blow petals of hope and faith on anyone willing to get close enough to share their beauty.
No one would ever sign up for cancer or dreams of going on a Make-A-Wish trip. But if life hands you lemons, a Make-A-Wish trip is one of many great ways to make lemonade. I remember clearly my plans for November 2, 2016. My work to-do list was stacked with the launch of a brand…
Can you imagine saying cancer is the best thing that ever happened to you? That’s exactly what this sweet boy said after over 1.5 years of chemo. Read to find out why. Cancer is one of those things you pray never happens to you. It’s one of those things you KNOW can happen, but hardly…
When I was a kid, I was taught this little rhyme as a way of dealing with mean people: Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me. You probably know it, too. And I’m sure you also know it’s a BIG FAT LIE. Words come and go so quickly we…
Whether it’s lost keys or chemo, the storms of life will come. How can we find peace in the storm? We will answer that question and encourage your heart.
There are times when there is no way out of your circumstance, only a path right through it. How do you prepare your heart for such times? Here’s how.
Life is hard. Whether it’s cancer or one of a million other circumstances, we can still be filled with the kind of hope that keeps us from feeling overwhelmed. I pray our story will inspire you. #NotConsumed by cancer.
When we walk through the valley, will there be anyone to hold our hand? Christian community is vital for us all. Find out why in this encouraging post.
God has already got this and every other trial figured out. There’s nothing to fear. Let this post help you find thankfulness and peace during a crisis. It was 4am on Saturday. Exactly 3 days after the morning our lives were forever changed. The overhead light in our fish-bowl PICU room was dim, but Luke…
His little 6-year-old hands were shaving carrots as I cut the onions for our dinner that night. His siblings were at piano lessons and it was the perfect opportunity to monopolize mom’s attention. He didn’t hesitate. Within seconds he was telling me tales and chattering away about LEGO masterpieces. Then he stopped and looked firmly…
I had lunch with a friend the other day and was telling her how much the kids and I enjoyed the audio story Jessica’s Journey. She furrowed her eyebrows at me and said, “You really let your kids listen to that?” For a second I had to think about what would make her say something…
Do you want your kids to learn how to apply Scripture to their lives? Check out 5 ways you can help your kids apply Scripture.
A few months ago my son woke up on a Sunday morning with clear signs of pneumonia. He has a history of such issues and I knew right away that a trip to the ER was needed to get control over his breathing before things became critical. When I told my girls (ages 10 and…
Wondering how we can better encourage our kids in church? Read on to find more ways to help your kids get more out of the sermon. Every church is different when it comes to kids in the service. Some bring the little ones in before they can talk. Others have children’s church until a certain…
The day was ordinary. We found ourselves once again in the aisles of Walmart checking off a list full of items to stock the pantry. I knew cold weather was coming and wanted to grab some hot chocolate so we’d be ready for those super fun snow days and wintry nights that demand something warm…
