“In all the setbacks of your life as a believer, God is plotting for your joy.” ...
Over the holiday break I cleaned out my pantry for our new healthy eating journey. (More about that later!) When I was trying to figure out what to do with my aluminum foil, saran wrap, wax paper and such that had been taking up precious storage space on my pantry...
“You change your life by changing your heart.” ~Max Lucado
The presents are opened, the cookies are eaten, but Christmas break is far from over. Are the natives getting restless in your house? Need some ideas to decrease the stress and increase the fun? Here are 25 ways to make this Christmas Break a blast! Make a photo show....
“If you are looking for fairness, don’t look for it in marriage. Soul mates survive on forgiveness, not fairness.” ~Les and Leslie...
As I sit here gazing at our Christmas tree with a section of lights burned out, I can’t help but smile at how our imperfect Christmas tree represents our imperfect lives. Our imperfect lives are why Christmas exists. Our tree has looked like this for over two...
I want to thank you. Thank you for supporting Hearts at Home in our first matching-gift opportunity. During the 30 days our Hope Multiplied opportunity was available, our faithful partners provided $73,149! That will be matched by a generous donor to the tune of...
We entered the crowded restaurant during the very busy lunch hour. It was a rare occasion for our large family to have the opportunity to eat out, but an unexpected monetary Christmas gift made it possible. As we took our seats, our kids chatted with excitement...
Many times over the years I’ve been asked “Did you ever imagine Hearts at Home would be the International ministry to moms that it is?” The answer is no. Not at all. That was God’s vision, not mine. Usually I respond with a little...
“When it comes to my children, God teach me the difference between guidance and control.” ~Megan...
I’ve been baking cut out cookies with my kids for 29 years. Through many disappointments and trials and errors, I’ve finally learned how to do it well at every stage of mothering. Let me share my secrets with you! Here’s the recipe I use: Cut-Out Cookies 1/2 c....
Several Christmases ago I was feeling stressed as a ran errands and listened to Christmas music in my car. The song “Let It Snow” came on and without thinking I found myself singing along to the tune. When it came to the chorus, without thinking I changed...
“Determine to pray more words over your marriage than you speak about your marriage.” ~Lysa TerKeurst
Guess what? Registration is now open for our 2015 Hearts at Home National Conference in Bloomington, Illinois! Just in time to ask for attending the Hearts at Home conference as your Christmas gift! Our 2015 speakers include Dr. Gary Chapman, Lysa Terkeurst, Ken...
Today’s guest post comes to us from Marcy Van Fossen. Marcy is a mom of four who attended the Minnesota Hearts at Home conference in November. She caught me during the conference and shared her passion to help girls who have been bullied. I encouraged her to...
