Quote of the Week

“In every encounter we either give life or we drain it; there is no neutral exchange.”                                                                                                                                        ~Brennan...

Quote of the Week

“Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.”                                                                ~Martin Luther King, Jr. 

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...

Quote of the Week

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

Quote of the Week

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

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...

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...

Quote of the Week

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

Quote of the Week

“The family is one of God’s greatest masterpieces.”                                                                                     ~Unknown

Hope Multiplied

I remember the day well. I was knee deep in dishes and diapers, daydreaming about the teacher conferences I used to attend. I’d always return home filled with vision and new ideas for the classroom.  I needed that conference experience now, but not for teaching; I...

Quote of the Week

“The ultimate purpose of marriage is not to make us happy, but to glorify God.”                                                                    ~ Nancy Leigh DeMoss