Welcome Home with Myquillyn Smith I used to take such pride in having a beautiful home … and then John and I adopted seven more kids. My house is still nice, but very lived in. There are always shoes kicked off by the front door, piles of books on the dining room table (where we… [Continue Reading]
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4 Practical Tips for a Grumble-Free School Year
As a homeschooling mom of ten, there is always a lot going on in our home, and it’s hard to make everyone happy all of the time. This has led to a lot of grumbling in the past. But a few years ago our family decided to do something different and replace out grumbling with gratitude. I chronicle… [Continue Reading]
The Importance of a Simple Homeschool Schedule
Never underestimate The Importance of a Simple Homeschool Schedule. Does making a school-at-home schedule intimidate you? Do you resist the idea of a schedule “tying you down?” Or maybe you love the idea but you just aren’t sure where to begin. A simple homeschool schedule can guide your day and help parents and kids focus on… [Continue Reading]
5 Traits of a Good Friend
As a mom of both young kids and older ones, I’ve learned how important it is for my children to find good friends. It’s been said that we are most like the five people we spend the most time with. This is especially true for our kids. Kids pick up characteristics they see. They repeat… [Continue Reading]
How To Set Up a School Area In Your Home
Have you wondered how to set up a school area in your home? As we prepare for a new year of school, setting up a school-at-home area can be both exciting and daunting. Whether you are a veteran homeschooler or teaching your children at home is new to you, the new school year is a… [Continue Reading]
Walk it Out #128: Swimming for Freedom with Tera Bradham
Swimming for Freedom with Tera Bradham This week on Walk it Out, I’m chatting with Tera Bradham. We often think that God can use us best in our victories, but sometimes it’s in our hardships and pain that we discover the most about God … and about His unique plans for each of us. Tera… [Continue Reading]
Walk it Out #127: Afraid of the Light with Cynthia Ruchti
Afraid of the Light with Cynthia Ruchti I’m so excited to be chatting with my friend Cynthia Ruchti on this week’s episode of Walk it Out! “Hoarding.” That word stirs images of piles of discarded trash, rotting food tucked inside broken refrigerators, and disheveled people so fixated on keeping every broken thing that they can’t… [Continue Reading]
Writer’s Desk with Jaime Jo Wright
Writer’s Desk with Jaime Jo Wright We’re so excited to have Jaime Jo Wright featured on this week’s writer’s desk. Jaime Jo Wright is winner of the Christy, Carol, Daphne du Maurier, and INSPY Awards. She’s also the Publishers Weekly and ECPA bestselling author of three novellas. Jaime works as a human resources director in… [Continue Reading]
Walk it Out #126: Stand All the Way Up with Sophie Hudson
Stand All the Way Up with Sophie Hudson I’m so excited to chat with Sophie Hudson on today’s episode. I used to be someone who hated confrontation. Arguing was uncomfortable, and I worried stating my mind would make people mad. And then I became a mom of kids who needed me to fight FOR them…. [Continue Reading]
10 Unexpected Ways to Improve Your Writing Productivity
Want to Improve Your Writing Productivity? These 10 unexpected ways can help you get organized and focus on writing the book of your heart. Improve Your Writing Productivity After almost three decades as a writer, (and almost 80 books!) I’ve found what works–and what doesn’t–for me to be productive. In fact, some say… [Continue Reading]
Walk it Out #125: My Story, Your Story, Our Story with Matthew West
My Story, Your Story, Our Story with Matthew West I remember the first time I shared my hard story. It was first with a group of women at Bible Study, and later in front of my church. Sharing my mistakes and regrets was one of the most difficult things I ever did. It was also… [Continue Reading]