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Is it even possible to live happily ever? When a couple fully commits to doing marriage God’s way, the answer is a resounding YES!
motherhood
Motherhood will stretch you– both literally & figuratively–like nothing before. But what joy awaits when we embrace this sanctifying work!
prayers
God gives specific instructions on prayer: Pray unceasingly, in Jesus’ name, with thanksgiving, boldly making requests known to God.
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Do you love to read? I do! I average about six books a month. You can read about some of my favorites here or on my family blog.
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Top 10 Books of 2025
In the past twelve months, I’ve read a total of 82 books. A few of those books, such as Laura Ingall’s Wilder’s Little House Books and Lloyd Alexander’s Chronicles of…
Top 10 Posts of 2025
The end of one year and beginning of the next is a good time to reflect on what lies behind and look forward…
EP 106: 10 New Year’s Resolutions We All Should Make
I love the fresh start January represents, so I normally kick it off with a list of New Year’s resolutions as long as…
EP 105: The Reason for This Season
I love all the bright lights and decorated trees and beautiful packages and cheerful songs that so characterize Christmas in so many people’s…
EP 104: Giving Thanks through Hardship
I took a longer break from podcasting than planned, thanks to all that must be done for my daughter’s upcoming wedding. But I…
Praying for Your Sister
Well, this morning I was able to finish the companion to the free printable Prayer for Brothers I shared on the blog yesterday….
Praying for Your Brother
I recently got a reader request for another addition to my collection of free printable prayer guides. She wondered if I could create…
Prayer of Thanks
Several years ago, I published a post entitled “Give Thanks with a Grateful Heart.” Since that time, I’ve had several requests from readers…
EP 103: How Should Christians Handle Halloween?
Few things stir up as much controversy or elicit as many strongly held opinions in church circles this time of year as the…
A Prayer for Cancer Patients
Since October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I thought this would be a great time to share another of my free printable prayer…
EP 102: My Daughter Just Eloped (& Why That Makes Me Happy)
My daughter eloped last week, and I couldn’t be more delighted. Yet some of my friends are baffled by this reaction. So I’m…
EP 101: Surprising Benefits from Family Storytelling
Studies show that the #1 predictor of a child’s emotional well-being is how well that kid knows his family history. So this week,…
EP 100: Q&A – Busy Toddlers, Morning Sickness, & Dealing with Disapproving Parents
I’m answering more questions from listeners on Episode 100 of the Loving Life at Home podcast. Tun in as we discuss training toddlers,…