Entering the phase of life where it is my responsibility to pass along to the younger generation the wisdom I learned in my early years, I want to share a little bit about having a season of life full of babies, busyness, and a bit of homeschooling....
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For years, I would arrive at the dinner table completely drained. Cooking a meal after a long day of caring for young children and then immediately sitting down without the energy to converse with my family completely dampened the evening. ...
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Getting advice from friends, parents, and family is always a smart move, but that doesn’t mean you allow the advice to become an edict. Listening with an open mind, thinking it through, and praying about the issue should lend itself to a decision in which you become the primary author...
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When planning time together in order to establish a family tradition, the most important thing to remember is the uniqueness of your family. Don’t try copying someone else or a Pinterest board! Instead, discover what family members enjoy and set about to make the most of time together....
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In recent years, many of us have become more aware of the wolves that Paul warned of in Acts 20:29-30. These wolves have savaged multiple lives alongside damaging churches and fellowships of believers. ...
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I was able to stand confident in my decisions as long as I remained consistent in prayer. And in the process, my children also learned a little about the importance of praying through each decision and letting the Lord lead, even when it means great change....
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If education is only about career training, then what’s the point of Shakespeare? Or English lit? Or history? And if you’re only going to be flipping burgers or spending your days changing the oil in cars at the Jiffy Lube, why do we have you in school for twelve years...
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In an age where the family seems disconnected more than ever and the general expectation is for teens to rebel, I am blessed to enjoy close-knit relationships with my children. As I reflect on how this happened, it’s not complicated, but it was intentional. ...
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There were days when I passed the test of faith; on other days, I have failed miserably. I am most thankful that my relationship with Christ is not dependent on my responses, but on the sacrifice and love of my Savior....
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Your goal is strengthening your child’s relationship with God. Keep your eyes on that truth. Your actions and reactions reflecting God’s grace and mercy will do much more than keeping a tight schedule would....
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