My Favorite Children’s Bible Story Books

Thank you to everyone who entered the giveaway and shared your ideas for telling your kids Bible stories!  If you haven’t had time to read the comments, you might want to do so because they are full of wonderful ideas on how to impart Bible stories to your kids...

Storytelling for Parents and a Giveaway

Today’s guest post is from Saundria Keck. Saundria is on the Board of Mom To Mom Ministries.  She, along with Kay Benson, is the author of Remember, and Don’t Forget: Bible Stories for Mom and Me. Passing along Bible stories is an important part of our...

What makes a marriage last 53 years?

Happy 53rd Wedding Anniversary Mom and Dad! Because I think we should always be learning from those who are farther along on the journey, I asked my parents if I could interview them today.  They were happy to oblige.   You’ve been married 53 years.  If you have...

Quote of the Week

“You must hand yourself…into the care and keeping of your God… He made you, and knows how to manage you, and you must trust Him to do it.”                                                                                                                     ...

8 Promises You Can Count On In a Crisis

When you’re in a crisis, you need something to hang on. God’s truth is an anchor in the storm. He gives us 8 promises that we can remember in the midst of crisis. These promises give up hope and help as we navigate difficult seasons in our lives. Download...

Marriage Monday: Is it OK to not be OK in your house?

Today’s post is from 2013 Hearts at Home conference speakers Milan and Kay Yerkovich. Their book How We Love was a game-changer in our marriage. Their focus is emotional health in marriage and their resources are changing marriages all over the world. You can...

Third Thursday Blog Hop: Are You Dreaming?

Today is our Third Thursday Blog Hop where we pick a topic and invite other moms to share their heart.  Today’s topic is “Love Your Dreams/Goals.” Each month Hearts at Home sends out a free eNewsletter called Hearts On-The-Go (don’t miss out on...

Five Questions Every Mom Should Ask Herself

I once heard Sally Clarkson speak at one of our Hearts at Home conferences and she made a suggestion I’ve taken to heart several times since then.  Sally suggested that every six months, it’s a good idea to take a look at your life, and see what adjustments are...

Quote of the Week

“Love is not something we give or get; it is something that we nurture and grow, a connection that can only be cultivated between two people when it exists within each one of them – we can only love others as much as we love ourselves.”                                ...

How To Be Jesus With Skin On

I think for most of us, it’s always easier to be on the giving side than the receiving side.  I’m reminded of this as I still recover from surgery and have to depend on my son and husband to lift anything more than 2 lbs. I’m independent,...

Phase 1 done; Phase 2 begins

Well I’m three weeks out from my lumpectomy and sentinel node removal. The good news is that there was no cancer in my lymph nodes!  This is the value of catching this early while the cancer is still localized. If you’re 40 or over, schedule your mammogram...

Twenty Fun Activities to Do on a Snow Day!

It’s a snow day here in the Midwest. Personally, I love bonus days like these, but I know that some of you may need some fresh ideas for keeping the kids busy! If you need some inspiration for how to use your bonus day try one or more of these ideas: 1. Bake...

If You Named Your House

Today’s guest post is from Dr. Kathy Koch.  Dr. Kathy Koch, the founder of Celebrate Kids, Inc., of Fort Worth, Texas, loves helping parents understand children’s uniqueness and how to raise them with that in mind. You can find her online...

Quote of the Week

“The truth hurts, but the truth heals … and brings me closer to the person and parent I want to be.”                                               ~Rachel Mary Stafford