It’s summer! And yes, it’s Wednesday! And that means I’m a day late on getting our discussion online! But hey, it’s summer!I hope the extra 24 hours gave you a chance to read or review this really important chapter! If you haven’t, take a...
Father’s Day is upon us, and you’re likely doing what I’m doing: trying to figure out how to make it a great day for dad. I’ve been thinking about some important gifts we need to give dad today and everyday. The best part is that these gifts...
This is from a reader about Compassion, International. I thought her words were meant to be shared with more than me so I asked her permission to share them with you!Jill,I am so glad that you talked about your trip to El Salvador again and how it changed your life. I...
Several years ago Compassion International contacted Hearts at Home to inquire about becoming a ministry partner. We determined to spend a couple of weeks praying about the possibility. During those two weeks I had a dream that I will never forget. This was the first...
Perspective: I’m DisappointedDisappointment is a part of the human experience. Our spouse will disappoint us. Our kids will let us down. Friends and extended familoy will break their promises. Circumstances out of our control will disillusion us. No one can...
Every Friday is date day for my husband and I. It’s his day off and I keep my calendar open to allow us to spend the day together. And it’s an advance decision we intentionally make to keep a priority in place.Learning to make advance decisions can be one of the best...
Our family is doing something new this summer. We’ve joined a CSA: Community Sponsored Agriculture. This spring a friend shared that she’d been doing a CSA for a couple of years. I’d never heard of such a thing! Maybe you haven’t either so I...
Several of you have emailed and asked where we go each year in Florida. My mom and dad have a beautiful condo in Ft. Walton Beach, Florida. But here’s the best part…they rent it out throughout the year! Here’s some basic info from the website:For...
“Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God.” ~Corrie ten Boom
The ABC’s of a Healthy MarriageIt’s been almost twenty-six years since Mark and I said, “I do”. We promised to love, honor, and cherish one another. We promised “for better or for worse”. We were so in love. We were ready to conquer...
Don’t forget to share your title ideas for the next Hearts at Home book! I love the ones that have already been submitted! Keep them coming! You can submit them through next Monday, June 15 at midnight Central Time.We’ll be throwing your names in a hat and...
Home As A Pep RallyBy Jill SavageErica was playing her best game ever. Not only were Mark and I there to cheer her on, but her four siblings as well. She had her own cheering section! Every home can serve as a pep rally for each member of the family. Just living under...
Perspective: I feel betrayedThe Perspective this week deals with betrayal. We’ve all felt betrayed at some time in our life. It’s a part of the human experience. Sometimes life hurts. People disappoint us. They let us down. Jesus understands...
If you live in Central Illinois and are looking for a way to invest in your marriage, join us for a Heartland College Community Education class! Designed to be a “date night each month,” Jill and I are teaching these courses over the summer months! Sign up...
