Giving the Gift of Time

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....

Quote of the Week

“The obstacles of life cannot stand against the power of God’s river of peace.”                                                                           ~Beth Moore

How to Successfully Bake Cut-Out Christmas Cookies With Your Kids

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!

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...

When You Blow It As a Parent

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...

Quote of the Week

“Lower your expectations of earth. This isn’t Heaven, so don’t expect it to be.”                                                                               ~Max Lucado

This and that….and a giveaway!

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...

What fills your tank?

Every one of us has a fuel tank that needs three kinds of fuel: spiritual fuel, emotional fuel, and physical fuel.  Spiritually, we need to be feeding on God’s word. We need to talk with Him.  We need to do things that help us keep our eyes on Him.  Right now...

Quote of the Week

“A good and strong marriage entails a lifelong project of adjusting and readjusting our attitudes.”                                                           ~ Les and Leslie Parrott

An Attitude of Gratitude

Thank you so much for your outpouring of love and encouragement concerning my recent cancer diagnosis.  I couldn’t possibly respond to all of your emails and comments, but I read them…every single one of them, and I am humbled by your words and prayers....