The Birth of a Perfect Savior

As I sit here gazing at our Christmas tree with a section of lights burned out, I can’t help but smile at how our imperfect Christmas tree represents our imperfect lives. Our imperfect lives are why Christmas exists. Our tree has looked like this for over two...

Wow! Hope was multiplied in huge ways!

I want to thank you. Thank you for supporting Hearts at Home in our first matching-gift opportunity. During the 30 days our Hope Multiplied opportunity was available, our faithful partners provided $73,149!  That will be matched by a generous donor to the tune of...

My Identity in Christ

We entered the crowded restaurant during the very busy lunch hour.  It was a rare occasion for our large family to have the opportunity to eat out, but an unexpected monetary Christmas gift made it possible.  As we took our seats, our kids chatted with excitement...

Sometimes I’ve Been Known To Whine

Many times over the years I’ve been asked “Did you ever imagine Hearts at Home would be the International ministry to moms that it is?” The answer is no. Not at all. That was God’s vision, not mine. Usually I respond with a little...

Quote of the Week

“When it comes to my children, God teach me the difference between guidance and control.”                                                                                                                               ~Megan...

How To Bake Cut-Out Cookies With Your Kids

I’ve been baking cut out cookies with my kids for 29 years.  Through many disappointments and trials and errors, I’ve finally learned how to do it well at every stage of mothering.  Let me share my secrets with you! Here’s the recipe I use:   Cut-Out Cookies 1/2 c....

Let It Go!

Several Christmases ago I was feeling stressed as a ran errands and listened to Christmas music in my car. The song “Let It Snow” came on and without thinking I found myself singing along to the tune. When it came to the chorus, without thinking I changed...

Quote of the Week

“Determine to pray more words over your marriage than you speak about your marriage.”                                                       ~Lysa TerKeurst

Two things…

Guess what? Registration is now open for our 2015 Hearts at Home National Conference in Bloomington, Illinois! Just in time to ask for attending the Hearts at Home conference as your Christmas gift! Our 2015 speakers include Dr. Gary Chapman, Lysa Terkeurst, Ken...

Bullied to Better:  Helping Girls Thrive After Being Bullied

Today’s guest post comes to us from Marcy Van Fossen. Marcy is a mom of four who attended the Minnesota Hearts at Home conference in November. She caught me during the conference and shared her passion to help girls who have been bullied. I encouraged her to...