Parenting
He is Risen…Resurrection Garden
One of my favorite Bible characters is Timothy. This young man so impressed Paul that he became his “true son in the faith” (1Timothy 1:2). How did he come to know God’s Word as a child? His mother and grandmother! Paul wrote, “I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your…
Read MoreBiblical Blessings
The greatest gift a parent can give a child is a solid foundation of faith. One way to draw our children into a relationship with Jesus is to bless them. This models our trust in God and will encourage our children to trust in Him too. This month as we’re preparing for Easter, we’ll explore…
Read MoreFood for the Body & Soul
In my house, food talks. With three men, my husband and two teenagers, I spend a lot of time in the kitchen. Feeding their bodies well is important to me. Feeding their souls is imperative. The two have come together often in how we serve others who are hurting or less fortunate. As parents, Scott and…
Read MoreLove Each Other
This month is all about LOVE! It’s a giant attribute and a command from God. Jesus tells us in John 15:17, “This is my command: Love each other.” But what about when you just don’t feel very loving? Many years ago, my pastor spoke on love and marriage in a sermon, encouraging men to love…
Read MoreLOVE, LOVE, LOVE
Valentine’s Day! Tomorrow is the day. No doubt if you have children in preschool or elementary school, the preparations for February 14th are in full swing. Love is definitely in the air! Here are a few ideas for you and yours to make the day special. • Prepare a breakfast of pink pancakes topped with…
Read MoreA Fascinating Valentine's Day
Valentine’s Day is next week, February 14th. What are your expectations for the day, a romantic candlelight dinner, gorgeous red roses, a heart-shaped box of chocolates? It’s so easy to get caught up in the trappings of the day. What if your Valentine’s Day was fascinating this year? I hope your curiosity is piqued! Heather Larson,…
Read MoreQuiet Time
This month we’ve cleared the clutter from the mudroom and logistically laid out the laundry room. We tackled the family calendar, creating margin for what’s really important. And we organized all those fabulous recipes. This week we’re getting a bit more personal. So, how’s your daily quiet time with God? Do you sometimes get so wrapped…
Read MoreOrganizing Bulging Boxes of Recipes
Everyone has pet peeves. One thing that really bugs me is not being able to find what I’m looking for, when I need it. It’s frustrating! For example, I was planning on making my sister’s amazing Turtle Tart and could not, for the life of me, find the recipe in my bulging boxes of recipes.…
Read MoreChaotic Calendar: Calming Family Schedules
We’ve been organizing all month! The mudroom’s clutter is corralled and the laundry room is arranged for active duty. Let’s tackle the chaotic calendar! Use these tried and true tips for calming family schedules in your home. “Calendar Chaos” is a popular class I lead. Every family struggles in one way or another with determining what…
Read MoreLaundry Room Logistics
This month it’s time to get ORGANIZED! I hope last week’s blog post helped you to corral the clutter in your mudroom or entryway. It always feels good to get a room arranged so it functions well for the family. Another hard-working room in the house is the laundry room. This room typically gets a…
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