When It’s Time to Let Go of Our Children
The morning my daughter was set to leave for Australia, I woke with a heavy heart. That one-way ticket, the reality of saying goodbye pressed hard against the joyful knowledge that she is following God's lead.I will open my hands to hold onto God rather than cling to what I cannot keep. In a way, this is hoarding the past and today is a time for something new.
How I Know God Cares About Our Fears
Do you ever wonder if God cares about your fears? Fear and worry often plagues mothers at every stage of parenting. Regardless of the age of our children, God is continually teaching and challenging us to trust Him. Do you ever wake up and...
Coming and Going With Faith and Joy
Sunlight dances on her head and the fire in her soul radiates joy and passion through her eyes. It bounces through her voice. This is my daughter, the one who just returned from a six month Discipleship Training School in Australia. My heart is...
Prayer is a Gift of the Heart This Christmas
With all of the hustle and bustle of the season, it can be challenging to maintain a practical focus on the birth of Christ. Amid the parties, shopping, wrapping, baking, and fun activities, Christ can fade into the background if we aren’t...
Traditions Build Strong Families: 50 Ways to Celebrate Christmas
How to Create a Christmas Memory Book of Faith
The Christmas Grab Bag: A Fun Family Activity
Discover a fun Christmas tradition with the 'Grab Bag' a family Christmas activity, where family members draw surprise gifts, blending humor and joy into your holiday celebrations. Family traditions are a memorable part of Christmas. For many,...
Pondering Gratitude
Though we celebrate Thanksgiving as a holiday, filled with feasting, family, and friends, thanksgiving is for every day. In reality, thankfulness is an orientation of the heart rather than an activity or event. Thankfulness seeps out of our very...
When Love Runs on Empty
We pour time and energy into relationships, service, and work, giving to others. When we try to give what we neglect to receive, it doesn't take long to find ourselves stranded on detours of disappointment, bitterness, or resentment.
