Last summer our family read the book of John individually. The three middle kiddos were the primary users of the six week schedule I created and they really loved it! Then not too long after that, we completed an 8 week plan (plus a day or two)for the book of…
Last week my friend and I texted each other about our day ahead. And each of us had a bit of a crazy haul for the day. Just life with kids. Schedules. Work. So our conversation turned towards chocolate. I thought about it and I believe this is why every…
A couple months back, my husband received the news that his high school coach unexpectedly went to Heaven. His heart was broken for several reasons, but the main reason was because he loved his coach. When he described the time he spent with his coach throughout his teen years, I…
How does one traverse from solely breathing to soulfully living? Long ago and far away, there lived a divorced mom. This story is one of her total revolution- from striving to thriving. I know, I know- it seems impossible, but it’s true. That mama- her heart was scarred and her…
Hey Friends- I decided it might be a good idea if we have a separate post each Monday for the Bible Reading Challenge to use as the Bible Reading Challenge Check-In. I want to be sure we have that weekly accountability to keep reading, no matter where we are in…
My husband is incredible- have I ever told you that? Truly, he is. And I just don’t tell him often enough how much I appreciate him. Oh, I try to remember to send a random “I love you” text a few times a week. And our kids are always telling…
A Prayer for Peace Dear Father, Today I realized How much strife is in this world, How many hurting hearts need love, And the number of broken people Who are barely surviving. In fact, we’re all broken, Lord. That’s why we desperately need You- To learn to love and to…
In the past two weeks, I’ve received the same question from so many of you. That question has been: How do I begin to read and study the Bible for myself? So today on Whimsical Wednesday, we’re doing something a little less whimsical and a little more practical- Bible…
Waiting is my least favorite thing to do. Who invented waiting anyways? Worse yet, who invented the “waiting room?” Essentially, it’s a room to tell you: It’s not your turn yet….we have no place for you, so you’re stuck here. Waiting. Yes, we know this room is a bit rigid, but we keep…
As I stood in the store on the day after Christmas, I was shocked to see an entire aisle of red- but not due to Christmas decor… hearts and chocolate were in abundance. Red boxes and bows and roses with splashes of pink were lined up, ready for the next…
Hey Friends! January is such a fabulous month to begin a new devotional. Today I have a beautiful children’s devotional book giveaway- Every Day a Blessing, A Year of God’s Love. I’m excited to get this devo in the hands of my 8 year old son- I just know he…
Today on Facebook, I posted Isaiah 40:31: But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. And I kept thinking about that verse this morning as I…
