Erica, WCIC contest and Upcoming Webcast

I hope this finds all of you having a happy Monday. Austin’s been home with a fever today….ahhhh motherhood—it’s the ministry of availability. Because many of you have been asking, I wanted to update you on three things:1) Erica is still...

Tattoos, and Earrings, and Piercings…Oh My!

It was several years ago that I had the opportunity to meet Ryan Dobson. Ryan is Jim Dobson’s son–that’s Jim Dobson of Focus on the Family. I’ve listened to Focus on the Family radio for years and felt mentored by Dr. Dobson as a parent over...

Do you ever feel jealous of your husband’s freedom?

I have a confession to make. I’m going to be vulnerable and share it with you because I think you might be able to identify with it. I have been struggling with jealousy lately. I know that we are not to envy. God’s working with me on this one, but the...

Friday’s Quote of the Week

“I looked on child-rearing not only as a work of love and duty but as a profession that was fully interesting and challenging as any honorable profession in the world, and one that demanded the best that I could bring to it.”~Rose Kennedy

The Winner is…

Thanks to all of you are participating in our online discussion of Real Moms…Real Jesus. I love the insight you are sharing each week! I’m learning something from each post!I said I would do a giveaway this week for anyone who participated in our chapter...

Real Moms, Real Jesus internet radio discussion today!

If you want to join in on a Real Moms…Real Jesus call-in internet radio discussion today (Thursday) at noon (Central Time) click here! If you miss the live interview, you can still tune in to the archived interview.Oh, and some of you have asked for another link...

Europe wrap up

Well I’m still feeling a bit jet-lagged due to an unexpected head cold, but everyday seems to be a little better. I’ve recently finished loading all of my pics on Facebook. If you’re not a Facebook member you can still view the photos here if...

Hearts at Home University Spring and Summer Semester Webcasts

Hearts at Home University is launching our spring and summer semesters this week! These webcasts, affordably priced at $15 each, provide continuing education for moms right in the comfort of their own home! Here are the classes available:Spring Semester May 12,...

Hug your husband and your kids today

It’s been a hard day at the Savage household today. A friend of Erica’s from Normal Community High School passed away this morning. She went to prom this past weekend and she took her AP exams yesterday. This morning when her mom went to wake her up for school she was...

Real Moms…Real Jesus Discussion Chapter 5 and a Giveaway!

It’s week five of our Real Moms…Real Jesus Discussion!Chapter 5’s Perspective is titled, “Is there such a thing as uninterrupted sleep?” When I first read the story of Jesus falling fast asleep in the boat and the disciples waking him up...

Always a mom…

You know, even when your kids are grown you’re heart is still attached to them and you’re still so proud of their accomplishments. Do you remember when I posted last week that my son’s band, “Courtland,” made it in the final 12 of the...

Prom

As if a slumber party wasn’t enough excitement for the weekend, we also had Prom this weekend. Erica has graduated from high school, but her boyfriend, Kendall, is a senior. If you’ve been hanging around my blog for a little while you might remember that...

Catch an interview!

The month of May is interview month for me. I think I have about 10-15 interviews scheduled for Real Moms…Real Jesus. What I love about radio interviews is that I can do them from home…I’ve even been known to do them in my pj’s! Chris Fabrey...

Spontaneity wins!

Friday night around 4pm I received a call from my sister, Jackie. “Hey, what are you doing tonight?” she asked. “Mark and I are hosting our small group,” I answered.”Well since Dad’s out of town visiting his sister and mom’s...