As you have heard me teach over and over, every family and every marriage has its challenges. For the past few months Mark and I have been in such a season. It grieves me to share this with you, but Mark has chosen to separate. If you are reading this you are an...
“Good manners are made up of petty sacrifices.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson
Too often we entertain lies when we need to be focusing on the truth that sets us free. If any of these truths touch your heart deeply, copy them on an index card and put them somewhere where you’ll see them everyday. I am God’s child. John 1:12 I am Christ’s...
We live in a world that masquerades lies and makes them look so real. However, when we believe lies about ourselves, about God, and even about other people, we become bound up on the inside. The enemy wants us to believe these lies because they become a wall between...
As a mom focused on everyone else in my family, one of the hardest things to do is to drink enough water everyday. Water is amazing. Just like a car needs oil to run, your body needs water to run. It makes up 60%-70% of our body and is absolutely necessary for life....
They say that clutter is caused by delayed decision-making. Indeed when a pile starts forming on my kitchen counter, it’s because I’ve told myself, “I’ll deal with that later.” The same thing happens in my bedroom. When I put on my...
“My attitude shapes my children’s behavior. More than any other variable, it is my attitude that calls the shots.” ~Allie Pleiter
There are an endless number of times in a day when I have the chance to get it right, or get it wrong! They’re everywhere from the challenging, “Was I patient with my teen?” to the basics, “Did I floss before bed?” I mean, really, it’s crazy when you think of all the...
Wow! Yesterday’s discussion about nutrition was wonderful. So many of you are intentional about what your kids are eating. There were some WONDERFUL ideas shared. If you’re looking for some great strategies for healthy eating, check out...
I love it when I discover a new free resource for moms! At our 2o11 Hearts at Home conference in Colorado, I met a mom who is carrying out her passion to help kids eat healthy. ViviLeDish.com offers FREE, fun, interactive tools designed to give children ages 3-8 a...
