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]
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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]
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]
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]
My Stay Home Journals Help Kids Focus on Good Things
Stay Home Journals help kids focus on good things. During this time, kids need a place to think, write, or draw what is going on in their hearts and minds. Writing helps kids process emotions. Writing moves thoughts from a kids’ emotional brain to his thinking brain, allowing him to process all that’s going on…. [Continue Reading]
Join the #FamilyEasterOpenHouse
Join the #FamilyEasterOpenHouse You’re Invited! 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. Since most of us will not be… [Continue Reading]
Somebody Needs to Hear…
Somebody Needs to Hear Last night I sat in a small support group of teenage mothers, and one brave young woman, Liz, walked to the front of the room. “Guys, I usually sit there among you, but I asked Miss Tricia if I could share. You see, I’ve started this journey with Jesus, and I… [Continue Reading]
Finding Hope After Suicide {With Kristen Jane Anderson}
Life, In Spite of Me, is a story about finding hope after suicide. Kristen Anderson came from a normal home, with a normal family, and yet, she found herself contemplating suicide. Her story gives us hope that there is life after an attempted suicide and helps by shining a light on the struggles that… [Continue Reading]
Stories Change Hearts {A Visit to Auschwitz}
Stories Change Hearts {A Visit to Auschwitz} I’ve always been drawn to stories, but few have changed my heart like the ones I heard several years ago. It began when we traveled to Poland to see Auschwitz-Birkenau. I’d read many books about Auschwitz and part of my novel Night Song took place there. But nothing… [Continue Reading]