The older I get the more I realize how important it is to know how to stop comparing and walk in freedom. Life is short and God has called us to so many things. This guest post from Shannon Popkin will help you focus on the freedom we can gain in Me-free living. How… [Continue Reading]
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Using July 4th to Teach Our Kids About Our True Freedom in Christ
As we celebrate July 4th let’s talk about what true freedom is… What did freedom for our country mean? On July 4, 1776, a group of American colonists united together and declared independence from Great Britain. Trouble started between Great Britain and the colonies in 1760 when the British king, George III, needed… [Continue Reading]
Fun School! Help Your Kids Learn At Home This Summer with Free Resources
Did you know you can Help Your Kids Learn At Home This Summer with free resources to make schooling fun? It’s not summer school–it’s Fun School! Help Your Kids Learn At Home This Summer There are few things kids look forward to more than summer break. Yet, things are different this year. Most… [Continue Reading]
Hard Places in Adoption and How Prayer Changes Things
Are you facing the Hard Places in Adoption and wondering How Prayer Changes Things? I hope my words might offer you a lifeline when you’re drifting into doubt. Hard Places in Adoption and How Prayer Changes Things No one would argue the fact that in our marriage John is more realistic, and I’m more… [Continue Reading]
Teaching the Strong-Willed Child at Home
Here’s some hope and help for Teaching the Strong-Willed Child at Home! Teaching the Strong-Willed Child at Home I used to laugh when my mother-in-law, Darlyne, told me how my husband was a strong-willed child. That was until our daughter turned out to be exactly like her dad. A scrawny high schooler, John… [Continue Reading]
When the Story That Brought You Shame Becomes Your Life-Impacting Testimony
Have you ever wanted to have a life-impacting testimony as a Christian? But maybe you felt that your story was only one full of guilt, shame, and mistakes? Today I want to tell you about how my story, which brought me great shame, actually became my life-impacting testimony. It was a simple, Thursday Bible Study,… [Continue Reading]
Books to Inspire You to Be Strong, Be Brave, And Feel Loved
Today I want to share with you some of my favorite books to inspire you to be strong, be brave, and feel loved. These are tough times, full of stress and abnormality but these books are sure to encourage you! I was so inspired by Holley Gerth’s new book Strong, Brave, Loved. I interviewed Holley… [Continue Reading]
One Man’s Story of Hope Shares The Gospel
One Man’s Story of Hope It’s taken me a while to process some hard news that I received recently. I received a text message that read, “Dad left us in favor of heaven.” Thomas Graumann is now in the arms of Jesus. I’m crying, knowing what a joy that is for him! As you know,… [Continue Reading]
Balancing Working From Home With School At Home
Balancing Working From Home With School At Home Are you trying to balance working from home with homeschooling kids? It’s hard, right? Here are some things that I hope can help! Know It’s Possible First of all, know that working from home and schooling at home are both possible. It’s true! In the almost three… [Continue Reading]
Praying God’s Word For Your Family Today
I believe in the importance of Praying God’s Word For Your Family Today, and I want to share how you can do this starting now. Through the years I’ve seen how important it is to pray God’s Word over and for my children. I’ve also watched how God moved in my kid’s hearts… [Continue Reading]
Over 200 Free Resources and Help for “Schooling at Home”
Over 200 Free Resources and Help for “Schooling at Home” I’ve been thinking about your family during this time and found Over 200 Free Resources and Help for “Schooling at Home” to share. I’m hoping this will help you thrive as a family while at home this spring. It’s been a busy, hopping week… [Continue Reading]