My husband and I welcomed our tenth grandchild in May. We love babies in general, but it has been especially sweet to watch our (now grown) babies raise babies of their own. We've been blessed. Most ... Read More about Praying for My Grandchildren
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Parents, Stop Being Sneaky
Have you ever noticed how secretive parents can be when it comes to doing the deed that made them parents in the first place? They wait until the kids are asleep and the house is all quiet or ... Read More about Parents, Stop Being Sneaky
6 Parenting Mistakes That Will Handicap Your Child
Like most mothers, I love my children dearly and want the very best for them in life. I want to nurture and protect them. I want to fill their childhood with wonderful opportunities to learn and grow ... Read More about 6 Parenting Mistakes That Will Handicap Your Child
How to Get from Stressed to Blessed
Anxiety. Stress. Overwhelm. These feelings have become ubiquitous for many modern day men and women. But Jesus never intended us to live such over burdened, distracted, chaotic lives. His word teaches ... Read More about How to Get from Stressed to Blessed
A House Blessing (Free Printable)
If you've read this blog for long, you know I'm a firm believer in the power of prayer, so today I'm sharing a house blessing. Our family has moved many times over the years, and we cover the entire ... Read More about A House Blessing (Free Printable)
The Wrong Way to Propose Marriage
My husband and I met in college, 33 years ago this month. He strolled into my life about two weeks before graduation and swept me completely off my feet. Which was impeccable timing, given that my ... Read More about The Wrong Way to Propose Marriage
On Cathedrals, Christianity, and Compromise
By now you've heard about the burning of Notre Dame. It's all over the headlines. On every station you can see streaming footage of Paris's smoke-filled skyline, its beautiful old cathedral ablaze. ... Read More about On Cathedrals, Christianity, and Compromise
In Defense of Multi-Tasking
I think multi-tasking has gotten a bad rap these days. Sure, some forms of multi-tasking are downright foolish: Texting while driving can be deadly. Mindlessly munching on junk food while watching TV ... Read More about In Defense of Multi-Tasking
Forgiving Those Who Hurt Us
Has anybody ever said or done something that hurt you? Does the incident play over and over in your mind, like a tape? It could be something minor or something major -- a cutting remark or a complete ... Read More about Forgiving Those Who Hurt Us
Living Out Your Beliefs
My son Daniel is taking a worldview class at our homeschool co-op this year. Recently, his teacher tasked him with interviewing somebody whose view of the world differed substantially from his ... Read More about Living Out Your Beliefs
Top 10 Posts of 2018
Before we get too far into 2019, I'd like to share a round-up of my ten most popular posts from 2018. Looking at the kind of articles that drive the most traffic on my site helps me better understand ... Read More about Top 10 Posts of 2018
My Top 10 Books of 2018: Recommended Reads
A couple of my New Year’s resolutions are reading goals I’ve set (and met) for several years running now. Every year, I try to read through the Bible cover-to-cover. And I also try to finish a book a ... Read More about My Top 10 Books of 2018: Recommended Reads
Setting Goals for the New Year
Goals. Resolutions. Plans for the future. Call them what you may, but as a perpetual list maker, I have always loved the fresh start a New Year symbolizes. It’s a chance to dream big, to try harder, ... Read More about Setting Goals for the New Year
Bad Haircuts & Rock Star Stylists
The first Christmas my husband spent in medical school, the faculty wives decided to do something special for the student wives. Knowing that most of us were living on a shoestring budget while our ... Read More about Bad Haircuts & Rock Star Stylists
Health Watch: Time to Schedule a Screening Colonoscopy
I had my first screening colonoscopy this week. My husband made the appointment for me when he called to schedule his own. I’m all for dating your mate. And I’m normally delighted when my husband ... Read More about Health Watch: Time to Schedule a Screening Colonoscopy
