happiness through financial gain. They’re trying to appeal to a bigger audience, or gain the most likes on their social media accounts. It seems that the focus is always about promoting “me.”
About a month ago, we had some sickness pass through our little family. It’s the hardest when you see your little ones with a fever or cough and you know they feel miserable. Between wiping the runny noses, pushing the fluids, and making sure everyone is on track with their medicine, you just want to do more!
Each December, as the new year knocks at the door, I ask God to give me a specific passage from Scripture that encapsulates what He wants me to focus on in the upcoming year. Sometimes resolutions seem to slowly fade into a memory leaving us discouraged, but for...
I have such fond memories of Christmas growing up. It was such a time of celebration, really good food, and of course gift-giving.
As I sit on the couch, watching my children play together on the floor, I’m thinking about the gift of friendship. Friendship is such a vital part of humanity, but so often people feel alone in this world. I ponder the question, How many friends do I...
A few weeks ago, I randomly started thinking about “genuine leather.” I know it sounds a little weird, but I guess I have always appreciated genuine leather. The feel, the smell.
As I sit staring out the window at my frost-bitten flower beds, I’m reminded of the different seasons we walk through in life. The planting season brings me so much anticipation and excitement.
I love the different seasons in nature. The cold, icy grip of winter, the fresh start of spring, the heat and longer days of summer, and the falling leaves of autumn. All these are according to God's plan for our good and the cycle of life that He set in...
I’m not sure if you’re like me, but I am a perfectionist, which means I constantly have to battle the pull to be the “perfect” Christian, wife, mother, and friend. After having two kids, I felt overwhelmed by trying to make every meal from scratch, attempt to have...
“Always Be Kind” This little phrase has been our family motto ever since we started raising kids. Whenever a little spat comes up between the kids
