Today is Rare Disease Day. As many of you know, my daughter, Taylor, has a rare genetic metabolic disorder, MPS. Her subtype is known as Sanfilippo Syndrome. Her disease is neurologically degenerative and the average lifespan for her type of MPS is 10-15 years. Taylor is 17 and God has…
Earlier this week my husband and I had a conversation with our children about real-world events and I actually feared that they would fear as a result of the talk. If there’s one thing I know they need to learn how to do, it’s to pray when they are afraid….
Hey Friends! Last week a reader emailed and requested information regarding a popular post from last year titled, “A Simple Bible Study Guide.” One of our other readers had loved the post so much she created a bookmark and we made it available as a free printable for all readers…
It’s Monday, Bible Challenge Readers! For those of you participating in the Bible Reading Challenge, that means we’re at check-in time once again. Our agreement with each other was to pause and smile at each other on Mondays and leave a comment saying how our reading plan is coming along….
Having a bedtime routine is great way to wind down the day. As mom to 6 kiddos still at home, having a routine for our family is especially important due to the span of ages. From age 17 with special needs down to age 2, each child has their own…
God’s Word is full of inspiration and encouragement. When my brain goes into fog mode, a list of inspirational Bible verses is the perfect anecdote. I’ve been bookmarking and highlighting my Olive Tree Bible App for quite some time for this list. Today I wanted to share them with you….
Happy Monday, Friends! The 20 Things to Say to Encourage… posts have been a hit with readers. I’ve received several emails and messages essentially saying: “Thanks for helping me use my words wisely…” Today I’m providing the Encourage Your Children printable to accompany the 20 Things to Say to Encourage…
Hey Friends! Thanks so much for sticking with me through this challenge so far! It’s been a bit more challenging for me this year than last. I’m not sure why other than perhaps the schedule with the children has been more demanding with all the bad weather we’ve had. Regardless,…
I’m so thrilled to have my friend, Renee Swope, of Proverbs 31 Ministries, visiting with us. Her book “A Confident Heart” is one of my favorites that I turn to time and time again. She has such a GREAT message for us today. Drink it in! “This is the confidence…
A week or so ago, one of our wonderful readers, Doris, sent me a precious email with John 3:16 in it. The explanation she outlined for the verse was the first I’d seen like it- I’m calling it “For God So Loved…The Greatest List.” I tried my best to…
In the last couple weeks, we’ve published two articles that so many readers have loved and are enjoying in practical meaningful ways. 20 Ways to Encourage Your Husband and 20 Ways to Encourage Your Children. As a result, I’ve had several requests for 20 Ways to Encourage Your Wife. I…
Hey there! Monday is here again. The last week has passed slowly and yet has flown by at the same time. You know that feeling? It’s easy to get caught up in daily tasks and fail to follow through on commitments similar to the Bible Reading challenge. I’m behind on…
