What is Advent? And should my family celebrate Advent?

Advent: noun; the arrival of a notable person, thing, or event Advent in Christianity: the first season of the Christian church year, leading up to Christmas and including the four preceding Sundays. Before we left the Amish culture, I had... Continue reading →

9 Ways You can Influence Your Child’s Spiritual Growth

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No doubt, a mom has the greatest influence on her child’s life. Either positively or negatively, how she lives her day to day life, has the power to bless or distress her child. But, it’s not easy having this awesome... Continue reading →

The Heart Of Your Home ~ A Treasure Worth Building

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Often heard when speaking of a wife’s role, Proverbs 14:1 simply states, “A wise woman builds her house, but with her hands the foolish one tears hers down.” The verses following that, are largely unsung, but we can find nine... Continue reading →

A Powerful Strategy Against Parenting Fears

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She was two. We were baking cookies. I turned around for a split second at the counter, and when I turned back, she was devouring a healthy portion of cookie dough. She’d snatched it from the baking sheet, and was... Continue reading →

Weaving Faith Traditions into Your Family

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Family is one of the most beautiful words I know. It’s the loom in which the fabric of our lives are woven. It’s where we are steeped in the slower rhythms of life, the circle that binds together a deep... Continue reading →

What you Need to Know About Your Work-in-Progress Status

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I’m not sure about you, but lately our family schedule has been quite hectic. My husband has been busy with ministry needs during the day, and then working a full shift in the evening to provide for our family. Meanwhile,... Continue reading →

10 Biblical Prayers to Pray for Your Children

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His heart was pounding as he ran towards the mountain of evil before him. The mountain was huge, evil and dark, but there was no fear in the heart of the young man. Only resounding courage and trust in the... Continue reading →

Three Habits of a Confident Mother

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There are many days I feel less that a confident mother. More often the days have me whirling and I cry big tears of frustration, loneliness, and weariness. I texted my husband this a few weeks ago – “I’m pretty... Continue reading →

One Simple Tip to Diffuse an Overwhelming Day

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I consider my friend, Ruthie Gray, a pro mom. She has raised her children, released her children, and is now regrouping after years of in house motherhood. She could very easily settle into some old ladies sewing club, but Ruthie... Continue reading →

A Prayer for Your Child’s Future

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Praying for the Lord to inhabit your child’s future will help protect and guide them throughout their whole life. A Prayer for Your Child’s Future Father God, thank You for these children You have entrusted to my care. I pray... Continue reading →