Books
NO MORE PERFECT MOMS
No More Perfect Moms helps a mom:
→ Change her unrealistic expectations to realistic hopes
→ Give grace and love to her husband and children even during struggles, and discover the beauty of grace when she stops judging herself and others
→ Find freedom from disappointment when she embraces her real family, her real challenges, and her real, but imperfect, life


No More Perfect Marriages

No More Perfect Kids

Better Together

Is There Really Sex After Kids?

Real Moms
Real Jesus

My Heart is Broken
ARTICLEs
The Ministry of Availability: Releasing Control & Embracing What Is
A few weeks ago, Mark and I awoke to a 6am text from our daughter-in-love. "When you guys wake up, can you give me a call?" She and our son Austin were scheduled to leave for Mexico within 24 hours and her mom was to keep the kids for their seven-day trip. However,...
How to Create a God Box
In the Bible, there's a story I love in Joshua 3-4. I encourage you to read those chapters if you're not familiar with the story, but to make it easy, here's a short version: For many years, God had been leading the nation of Israel to the Promised Land. After Moses...
Living With More Time and Less Money: 8 Thrifty Tips for Your Family
Many years ago, Mark and I decided that we wanted to be a family that learned to live with less money so we could have more intentional time with our family. Today's article is an adapted excerpt from our Living With Less So Your Family Has More book and is all about...
When You’re Misunderstood with Mary DeMuth | Episode 94
Most of us have experienced being misunderstood at some point in our lives. Honestly, it has happened to me more times than I can count and each time it is simply heartbreaking. This often looks like being misheard, mischaracterized, or misrepresented by family,...
Is Your Yes on the Table? with Jennifer Hand | Episode 93
Too many of us are paralyzed by the fear of "what if." Have you ever felt that way? We feel God calling and want to go forward with His plans, but fear often stops us in our tracks. Today we are going to declare no more! Instead of letting fear stop you short, you can...
How To Have a Grandma Camp with Roxy Wiley and Julie Pichon | Episode 92
Several years ago, Mark and I started hosting "cousins' weekends" for our grandkids. This is when all the grandkids come to our home for 24 hours to have a fun time with their cousins and we get to enjoy time with all of them. As an added bonus, their parents get a...
Podcast
For the Overwhelmed Mom with Rachel Norman | Episode 114
Are you too stressed to enjoy life? If so, you will want to listen to this episode. There is a message that I’ve said over and over throughout the years (and that I've had to learn myself), and it is that self-care is not selfish. In order to be great moms, it's...
Max Lucado on Finding Strength and Purpose Through the Holy Spirit | Episode 113
Did you know that, in the Bible, Jesus said it would be "better for us" for Him to leave earth so that we can receive the Holy Spirit? It's true! The Holy Spirit has carried me through so much. It’s no secret that I’ve experienced some challenges in my life over the...
How To Build a Healthy Lifestyle with Danna Demetre | Episode 112
A little over eight years ago when I finished my breast cancer treatment, my doctor told me I had three jobs to do my part in staying cancer free: maintain a healthy weight, exercise daily, and eat nutritionally. I was highly motivated and this launched me into a new...
The Smart Stepmom with Laura Petherbridge | Episode 110
You know, I can relate to many moms because of my personal experiences. I can relate to adoptive moms, empty nest moms, moms who have had breast cancer, those struggling with marriage issues, and so many other scenarios. However, there is a scenario that I do not...
Mom Fog: What It Is and What to Do About It with Hannah Keeley | Episode 106
Did you know that “mom brain” is a real thing? It’s true! On an even deeper level, mom fatigue syndrome is real, it’s pervasive, and it creeps into every facet of a mom’s life. My guest, Hannah Keeley, has spent over 2 decades studying the brain and discovered that...
Developing Stronger Friendships with Craig Cooper | Episode 100
Do you feel like you are lacking friends? Do you have moments of loneliness? Have you felt like you want to grow your friendships but don’t know how? Well, that is exactly what we are talking about on the podcast today. In this episode, I’m joined by Craig Cooper....
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