I love worship music. This is one of my current favorites: Forever Reign by Hillsong Live. Enjoy! (If you can’t see the video below, click here!)
“Being a woman who says yes to God means making the choice to trust Him even when you can’t understand why He requires some of the things He does. It also means that once you’ve said yes to God, you refuse to turn back even when things get...
Christmas and perfection. While we don’t usually think of those two words as related, I can think of two ways they are. The first is that most of us want to create the “Perfect Christmas” for our families. We want to find the perfect gift, make perfect cookies, create...
Christmas and change. Those are two words that don’t often go together. Traditions are precious and family members often work hard to protect their tightly held rituals. In the weeks before Christmas, our family decorates the tree and the house together. We make cut...
“Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow.” ~Albert Einstein
Welcome to Hearts at Home’s Third Thursday Blog Hop! Jill is home recovering from surgery today so she asked me to host this month’s blog hop on the topic of “One Perfect God.” I’m Melissa and I serve as the Senior Director of...
It was five weeks ago today that I got my breast cancer diagnosis. We’ve done genetic testing, met with a half dozen or more doctors, read, prayed, and talked. Today treatment starts. You see, today is surgery day. A lumpectomy is the surgery I’ve chosen...
During the winter months, homemade hot chocolate is a favorite at the Savage household. In fact, when my kids’ friends come over, they always ask, “Mrs. Savage, can we please have some of your famous hot chocolate!” I’ve even been known to...
Today’s guest post is from Dr. Rob Currie. Dr. Currie teaches child and adolescent psychology at Judson University and was a 2013 Hearts at Home conference speaker. His web site is www.ilovemypreschooler.com....
“The obstacles of life cannot stand against the power of God’s river of peace.” ~Beth Moore
Earlier this fall, one of Austin’s friends was at our house enjoying homemade cookies. She said, “Mrs. Savage, will you teach me how to make cookies?” I promised her I would. Last week I texted her and invited her to a baking night at my house....
We’re looking for a few good men and women… 100 to be exact! 2013 saw the Hearts at Home No More Perfect Moms book hit the ECPA Bestseller’s list! That’s because No More Perfect Moms set moms free from the Perfection Infection and it was a message moms...
Today’s guest post is from Carla Link. Carla and her husband, Joey have worked with an international parenting ministry for over 20 years. Joey is a pastor and Carla’s degree is in social work. Together they bring a unique blend of practical teaching to parents. Their...
“Lower your expectations of earth. This isn’t Heaven, so don’t expect it to be.” ~Max Lucado
Is anyone else still pinching themselves that it is December already? Oh my! The late Thanksgiving really has thrown me off! Please tell me I’m not the only one! If you’re here from Lysa Terkeurst’s blog today….welcome! So glad you stopped...
