Amy Sorrells shares the inspiration behind her new book Before I Saw You. Enter below for a chance to win a copy. Note: This post contains affiliates. It started with the ash trees, the inspiration behind my new novel Before I Saw You. The bare branches of hundreds of dying ash trees in Indiana stuck… [Continue Reading]
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How Parents Can Handle Teen Emotions
You can read the first blog post of the series here ~ What You Really Need To Know About Emotional Teens. On the top of my to-do list, today was writing this blog on how to handle emotional teens. It’s easy to make that a goal and spout all types of wonderful advice on a… [Continue Reading]
Writer Wednesday with Karen Barnett
Today on Writer’s Wednesday we welcome Karen Barnett, author of the upcoming Where the Fire Falls. Enter below for a chance to win a copy of Where the Fire Falls! Congratulations to Patty Hamblin Rude who won a copy of Courtney Walsh’s Just Let Go! Note: This post contains affiliate links. My Writing Desk I’m always nervous… [Continue Reading]
10 Simple Truths to Remember When We Wonder if Our Work Matters | Crystal Stine
Today my friend Crystal Stine shares ten simple truths for us to remember when we start to wonder if our work really matters. I hope you are refreshed by her words today! Be sure to enter to win a copy of Holy Hustle below! Note: post contains affiliates. Each spring at our home we start… [Continue Reading]
Writer Wednesday with Courtney Walsh
Today on Writer’s Wednesday we welcome Courtney Walsh, author of the upcoming Just Let Go. Enter below for a chance to win a copy of Just Let Go! Congratulations to Cheryl Lipsey who won a copy of Ginger Harrington’s Holy in the Moment! Note: This post contains affiliate links. Where I Write I have a… [Continue Reading]
Summer Reading For Family Togetherness
Would you like to create more togetherness for your family this summer? Summer is supposed to be a relaxing time, but I’ve found that kids who have too much free time often get into trouble. Also, my kids are also prone to fight because they don’t have many activities to pull all ages together. Do… [Continue Reading]
4 Ways to Cultivate More Peace in Your Mothering | Rebekah Hargraves
Sometimes, the words “peace” and “mothering” just don’t seem to mix. Between all the household tasks, the tantrums, the training, the constant needs, and the loud voices calling “Mama!!!”, it can feel like peace is nowhere to be found. I am of the belief, however, that even amid all the craziness and chaos which can… [Continue Reading]
Seven All-Time Favorite Read-Alouds | Sarita Holzmann
As moms, we have the unique privilege and joy to read to our children. As Sonlighters, we get to cuddle on the couch to read every day and call it “doing school.” Glory! The natural love for reading and learning blossoms from these moments we spend together. I have always been a book lover. As… [Continue Reading]
The Story Behind Rad Joy: How Our Surrender Cross Changes Everything
Need to Surrender? Scroll below for a chance to win a Surrender™ Cross and set of prayer cards from RadJoy! Winner will be contacted next week! What is a Surrender Cross? Let me tell you our story… A little over two years ago, my husband, Rick, and I were in a season of unrest. He… [Continue Reading]
3 Tips for Meditating in God’s Word
A friend refers you to a best-selling book about true-life events. She gives it rave reviews on how it changed her life and she highly recommends it. It’s just that powerful! After talking to her you order the book immediately. The moment you get the book you decide to start with Chapter 8 of this… [Continue Reading]
3 Powerful Steps toward Becoming the Brand New You | Elisa Pulliam
Are you longing for a newer, improved version of yourself? Maybe you want to stop being that that angry, bitter, critical woman? Have you’ve had enough with the kind of insecurity and fear that steals your joy? It is time to kick worry to the curb once and for all. We all have “issues” that… [Continue Reading]