You can listen to an audio recording of today’s post by clicking here. Jacob is twelve, yet if feels as if yesterday we were bringing him home from the hospital. My boys are 19 days away from the last day of school. Even they realize the accelerated stride of life. How did fall to spring arrive […]
Dear Boys, I want to share a story with you about a time when I was working to build a business to allow me to stay at home with you.This business took me far out of my comfort zone and stretched me in ways I didn’t really want to stretch. But you were worth it. […]
I’ve written quite a few posts on electronics. The first one I wrote I thought would be my last. My passion for encouraging families to guard their children and protect their time has only intensified. If you are a parent who feels like electronic devices have taken over and kidnapped your family, you are not […]
American culture tends to have a retirement mentality. As if the goal is to reach retirement so we can sit back and enjoy life. The Bible never speaks to retirement in the sense our culture looks at it. In fact, we are encouraged to press on towards the goal, not sit back while others run […]
I gave clear instructions as to my expectations. I even went as far as writing down the four things I expected them to do, time frame to finish, and consequences for failure to complete in a timely manner. At 12 and 10, I don’t feel I need to micromanage my older boys. The 4 instructions […]
Psalm 37:8-9 “Refrain from anger and give up your rage; do not be agitated, it can only bring harm. For evildoers will be destroyed, but those who hope in the Lord will inherit the land.” Something snapped inside me. A raging fury welling up from the pit of me. Slamming down the lunch box, I […]
Today I’m sharing our favorite Easter traditions. (Sniff sniff) And holding back tears over these pictures of my little guys from 5 and 6 years ago. Resurrection Eggs. Some years we’ve hidden one egg a day over the course of 12 days. Some years we’ve hidden 3 eggs a day. Some years we’ve hidden all […]
