Unleash Your Power To Start Fresh

You know what I love about God? He’s all about FRESH STARTS! Seriously, there are so many stories in the Bible about fresh starts. In the Old Testament there’s Noah. Abraham. Ruth.  In the New Testament there’s woman caught in adultery, the...

Why God Does Want Your Messy Heart

Today’s post is from Maggie Paulus’ new book, Finding God at the Kitchen Sink: Search for Glory in the Everyday Grime. This is a book that  just causes you to exhale…I’ve never read a book that actually destresses me while I’m reading it....

Quote of the Week

“In all the setbacks of your life as a believer, God is plotting for your joy.”                                                                                                                                                                                ...

Got an organizing tip?

Over the holiday break I cleaned out my pantry for our new healthy eating journey. (More about that later!) When I was trying to figure out what to do with my aluminum foil, saran wrap, wax paper and such that had been taking up precious storage space on my pantry...

Quote of the Week

“You change your life by changing your heart.”                                                                                                               ~Max Lucado

25 Ways To Make Christmas Break a Blast!

The presents are opened, the cookies are eaten, but Christmas break is far from over. Are the natives getting restless in your house? Need some ideas to decrease the stress and increase the fun? Here are 25 ways to make this Christmas Break a blast! Make a photo show....

Quote of the Week

“If you are looking for fairness, don’t look for it in marriage.  Soul mates survive on forgiveness, not fairness.”                                                                        ~Les and Leslie...

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...