Mistaken Identity

I don’t watch Oprah much anymore but today was an exception. A story that we’ve followed for the past two years was featured—it was the story of the mistaken identity of Whitney Cerak and Laura VanRyn, two students at Taylor University that were...

For a Season and a Reason

The Savage’s are enjoying a much-needed Spring Break. But when it’s over, I’ll be returning to something that I thought I’d never do again: homeschool.Many years ago I homeschooled Anne in 7th grade and Evan in 5th and 6th grade. We made the...

Wonderfully incompatible!

My husband and I are as different as night and day! He loves coffee. I can’t stand the stuff. He’s and early riser, I’m a night owl. He loves spicy foods…it’s mild for me. He processes externally—talking and talking and talking...

Jello

It’s amazing what traditions are important to our kids. My youngest has been sick for the past three days. He’s had some sort of virus–a headache was his biggest complaint. His face was flushed and he obviously didn’t feel well.”Mom, will...

The Lucky Winners!

Today is the day that I get to randomly pick two names from the posts you have all submitted on how you take care of yourself in the midst of taking care of your family. If you haven’t had a chance to read thru the 50 posts on the March 8 blog (below), do so...

One More Day for Contest Tips!

One of the best ways to take care of yourself is to attend a Hearts at Home conference! And this past weekend over 5300 moms did just that! Wow! What an incredible weekend! There’s about 24 hours left on the March contest for posting a tip on how you take care...

Great Ideas Are Rolling In!

Wow! I’m so encouraged! I love all the great ideas that are rolling in on how you take care of yourself in the midst of taking care of your family! If you haven’t already, take time to read all the wonderful tips on the March 8 post below. Remember, if you...

It’s Contest Time!

We’re within days of the Hearts at Home conference in Bloomington, IL where 5,000 moms will gather March 14-15 to take some time for themselves and attend mommy school! In celebration of this event that helps moms “take care of themselves,” my March...

Turning Ordinary into Extraordinary!

Today, I’d like to introduce you to two young women who are living ordinary teenage lives and doing something extra-ordinary for God. When I heard about their business, I decided it was something worth sharing! So today I’m interviewing Corinne and Molly...

Welcome Focus on the Family Listeners!

If you are visiting my blog for the very first time, welcome! A special welcome to Focus on the Family listeners! Here are a few things you might want to know:You can subscribe to the right, if you desire to get a notification when I post something new. If you...