Mary Byers, in her Hearts at Home book, The Mother Load, asks the question, “If you’re taking care of your kids, who is taking care of you?” It’s a great question that demands some practical answers. You and I have to recognize that taking...
The 2012 Hearts at Home conference theme is “In The Moment.” It’s a reminder to notice, embrace, and capture the everyday moments that make up the motherhood journey. I love dinnertime. It’s one of my favorite MOMents of the day because the...
Terri Weeks is a family travel writer from Cincinnati, Ohio. She and her husband are on a mission to take their children to all 50 states before they graduate from high school. She blogs about it at www.travel50stateswithkids.com. She is also one of the authors of...
“If you don’t like something change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.” ~Maya Angelou
Today’s guest post is from Marianne Miller. Marianne is a 2012 Hearts at Home Workshop Speaker. She is a Crown Financial Ministries counselor, a Certified Parenting Instructor, and a “She Speaks” graduate. Marianne lives in Zionsville, Indiana with...
I was talking with someone about living with less and they asked me if I’d always been a contrarian. I laughed because I’ve certainly not ever used that word to describe myself (but I would guess that maybe my parents could have used that to describe me...
Today’s post is from MariLee Parrish. MariLee is a workshop speaker at our 2012 Hearts at Home conferences. The author of many books including 50Ways to Improve Your Relationship with Your Husband, she is a wife and mom who regularly finds peanut butter globs...
“What’s for dinner?” That’s the question that seems to be asked nearly everyday as my hungry boys walk in the door after school. Too often, the answer to that question is, “I have absolutely no idea.” It’s a good week when I...
“The cross was two pieces of dead wood; and a helpless, unresisting Man was nailed to it; yet it was mightier than the world, and triumphed, and will ever triumph over it.” – Augustus William Hare
Today’s post is from Kim Trobee, Associate Pastor of Women’s Ministry at New Life Church in Colorado Springs, Colorado. New Life Church will be hosting the 2012 Hearts at Home Western Conference Oct 12-13. Find more info about Hearts at Home...
I’m a visual person. I use sticky notes everywhere. I have piles on my desk so I won’t forget to tend to details. I have a bulletin board and large calendar in my home office that keeps me on track with deadlines. If not for these visual aids, too much...
Two years ago when Rilyn was born, I had the privilege of partnering with Anne’s husband Matt and coaching Anne through her labor. Yesterday, I had the opportunity to do that once again. Witnessing childbirth is indeed witnessing a miracle. Welcome to the world...
With Easter just days away, it’s a perfect time to press the pause button and consider the real reason for Easter. Easter isn’t about bunnies and eggs…it’s about new life. It’s about a promise fulfilled. It’s about hope…and...
So many of you responded about sharing your feelings that I just had to give away two books instead of one! The winners of the Real Moms…Real Jesus book giveaway are: Lisa (Ogden95) Lora (llprice74) I will email each of you to get your mailing address and send...
“Children need a place to fall when they feel they can’t go to their parents. Help them develop relationships with other adults who share your value system.” ~Jody Antrim
