On today’s episode, we’re going to be talking about making memories. I love making memories. I’m going to be talking to a mom today who also just loves making memories, and has guided us in a wonderful book, Memory Making Mom, on how we can make memories with our own family. Jessica Smartt is a… [Continue Reading]
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A Podcast Launch Giveaway with Joanna Weaver
I’m so excited to be an upcoming guest on Joanna Weaver’s new podcast, THE LIVING ROOM and to share with you her Podcast Launch Giveaway! In case you don’t know her, Joanna Weaver is the author of Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World, which has sold over a million copies, Having a Mary Spirit, Lazarus Awakening, and… [Continue Reading]
Writer Wednesday with David Rawlings
Today on Writer Wednesday we welcome David Rawlings’, author of The Baggage Handler. Enter below for a chance to win a copy of The Baggage Handler! Winner announced right here next week. Congratulations to, Patty Hamblin Rude, the winner of Joanne Bischof’s Daughters of Northern Shores! Please e-mail my assistant Christen with your mailing address! Note: This post… [Continue Reading]
Helping Your Child Focus on Prayer Through Easter and Beyond
Easter is one of my favorite times of the year. I love celebrating Jesus and His resurrected life. I appreciate how—symbolic of Jesus’ rebirth—the whole earth breaks forth in life, budding fresh and new from a frozen world stripped bare. Easter gives us an opportunity to pause and reflect on the life of Christ. I… [Continue Reading]
Crack Open the Real Meaning of Easter with Resurrection Eggs
I’ve been a fan of Resurrection Eggs for Easter for many years. I started using them years ago with the young women in Teen MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers). Many of these young women had never heard the TRUE Easter story, and it was a great way to share the gospel in a fun and non-threatening… [Continue Reading]
Writer Wednesday with Joanne Bischof
Today on Writer Wednesday we welcome Joanne Bischof’s, author of Daughters of Northern Shores. Enter below for a chance to win a copy of Daughters of Northern Shores! Winner announced right here next week. Congratulations to, Martha Peace, the winner of Carolyn Miller’s A Hero for Miss Hatherleigh! Please e-mail my assistant Christen with your mailing address! Note:… [Continue Reading]
Learning to Stand, to Believe, to Overcome … in the midst of life’s pain
For much of my parenting I focused on helping my kids make good decisions, yet as they’ve grown into adults I’ve realized that their decisions are only part of the factor. My kids will also face heartbreak because of hard circumstances and the decisions of others. There are times the darkness will seem to overwhelm… [Continue Reading]
How to Teach Your Children to Depend on God
Hi Friend! Greetings from Nashville! I’m here with the Teach Them Diligently Conference. Yesterday I taught about 40 Ways to Be Present In Your Child’s Day. I also taught with Kristi Clover about Homeschool Basics. I love, love, love meeting up with friends I’ve met at previous conferences and making new ones! Even as I write… [Continue Reading]
#WalkItOut Podcast 050: Stacey Thacker
I love having you listen in because I really love introducing my friends to you! Stacey is one of those people that makes me feel like I’m her only friend every time I’m around her. When we have conversations, I feel like she is truly listening. What I’ve seen in Stacey is that she actually… [Continue Reading]
‘Always Faithful’ WWII Marines Meet Again
Today is National Medal of Honor day so I wanted to share a story my friend Connie Pettersen sent me. She is a freelance writer for a local newspaper in Aitkin, MN and wrote this amazing story about two World War II Marines. Enjoy! Two Marines from WWII were reunited on April 16th at Villa… [Continue Reading]
#WalkItOut Podcast 049: Mary DeMuth
Today’s guest is Mary DeMuth, and we’re going to chat about friendships. I love friends— and I am blessed with so many friends! Pretty much if we’ve ever talked for more than five minutes, we’re going to be friends for life. Friendships are wonderful. I love getting to know people, I love encouraging them and… [Continue Reading]