If you could see my desk you would chuckle. Okay, maybe not. Perhaps you would have pity on me, volunteer your time and set to work on my massive to-do list. (Any takers? eh? eh?) If you could see my desk you would chuckle. Okay, maybe not. @TriciaGoyer Click To Tweet Seriously, I have… [Continue Reading]
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Successful (Not Stressful) Family Living
Successful (Not Stressful) Family Living Fall is in the air. Gone are the sunny, carefree summer days. Replacing them is the activity-packed, responsibility-filled family schedule. A dozen or so years ago, I spoke to my friend on the phone, spilling concerns about fall’s packed calendar. I had kids to homeschool, books to write, mentoring responsibilities—not… [Continue Reading]
Stop Striving: Surrendering Brings Peace
Last week was a crazy week. I worked hard, striving to get things done. We got moved into our new house (yeah!), but my husband had to be out of town for work (boo!). I was excited about unpacking, and then I discovered Focus on the Family was coming to my house to tape videos… [Continue Reading]
Time to Allow Yourself to Rest . . . Before the Storms of Life Do It for You
It took the most horrible thunderstorm I’d ever seen for me to get some rest. That and a tree down in the road. Oh, yes, and my toddler having a fever. And the power going out helped, too. This week has been an exceptionally crazy week. I’d already been scheduled to speak at a blogging… [Continue Reading]
Are You Busy? Is It Hurting Your Soul?
Just how busy are you? I recently read this quote that got me thinking about how “being busy” hurts my soul. We can’t get along with others because we can’t get along with ourselves, and we can never get along with ourselves until we are in fellowship with the heavenly Father through faith… [Continue Reading]
When Saying No is the Best Thing You Can Do For Your Faith
One thing I’ve discovered is that when I’m too busy with too many things I turn to God for strength. He is faithful to provide it, but there is so much more of God that I’m missing out on. So much more of a relationship that only comes when I am still with Him. When… [Continue Reading]
40 Ways To Be Present in Your Child’s Day
The true gifts of life lie in the moment. That is why we call it the present. ~ Author Unknown In the midst of a busy day it’s easy for mamas to think of our children as “tasks” rather than as “hearts” we need to connect with. I sometimes struggle with putting my kids before… [Continue Reading]