Too often we entertain lies when we need to be focusing on the truth that sets us free. If any of these truths touch your heart deeply, copy them on an index card and put them somewhere where you’ll see them everyday. I am God’s child. John 1:12 I am Christ’s...
We live in a world that masquerades lies and makes them look so real. However, when we believe lies about ourselves, about God, and even about other people, we become bound up on the inside. The enemy wants us to believe these lies because they become a wall between...
As a mom focused on everyone else in my family, one of the hardest things to do is to drink enough water everyday. Water is amazing. Just like a car needs oil to run, your body needs water to run. It makes up 60%-70% of our body and is absolutely necessary for life....
They say that clutter is caused by delayed decision-making. Indeed when a pile starts forming on my kitchen counter, it’s because I’ve told myself, “I’ll deal with that later.” The same thing happens in my bedroom. When I put on my...
“My attitude shapes my children’s behavior. More than any other variable, it is my attitude that calls the shots.” ~Allie Pleiter
There are an endless number of times in a day when I have the chance to get it right, or get it wrong! They’re everywhere from the challenging, “Was I patient with my teen?” to the basics, “Did I floss before bed?” I mean, really, it’s crazy when you think of all the...
Wow! Yesterday’s discussion about nutrition was wonderful. So many of you are intentional about what your kids are eating. There were some WONDERFUL ideas shared. If you’re looking for some great strategies for healthy eating, check out...
I love it when I discover a new free resource for moms! At our 2o11 Hearts at Home conference in Colorado, I met a mom who is carrying out her passion to help kids eat healthy. ViviLeDish.com offers FREE, fun, interactive tools designed to give children ages 3-8 a...
A mom shared with me in the Real Moms…Real Jesus Facebook study, that she was having trouble letting hurts go from the past. She was dwelling on what was said and done that caused deep wounds in her heart. She asked how to move beyond that. I shared with her...
“Choose to let the difficulties in life make you better not bitter.” ~Unknown
The Hearts at Home Third Thursday Blog Hop exists to connect moms to other moms! I love today’s topic of organization! With the start of the new year, many of us are looking for tips & hints for organizing things around the home to make life easier....
Over the past two years I’ve learned a lot about the value of supercouponing and the concept of stockpiling. I’ve found it a very effective way to save money. Today’s post is a guest post by Rebecca Campbell, also known as “The Coupon...
Happy Monday Morning! Today is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Let’s use this as a discussion starter with our kids. Who was Dr. King? How did he help change our country? Why should we remember?
If you’re needing some perspective on keeping your sanity in the after school hours, join me today on the Focus on the Family Radio Broadcast. Dr. Julianna Slattery, John Fuller, and I are discussing the ins and outs of making the hours after school an...
“If you want your children to learn to pray, they must hear you pray.” ~Edwina Patterson
