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how to transform housework into holiness
I admit it. I am completely cynical toward certain household tasks. I can stare at Pinterest all day. It doesn’t inspire me. After years of laundry and loading lunch boxes, I had hoped my displeasure...
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the best christmas book for children written in decades: an unexpected...
Get ready for Christmas goosebumps galore. Meet Simone Graham, a blogger mom from New Zealand. “In 2011, I wrote a Christmas story for my children. It just came to me all of a sudden, and I wrote it...
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10 stones of judgement that hurt moms
When a woman was caught in the act of adultery and thrown before Jesus, scribes and Pharises held stones in their hands, ready to unleash punishment. (John 8:3-11) Those stones echoed their hearts....
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start with one: our relationship with god — on the go
This is the first in our series Start With One: Overcoming The Overwhelming. Our relationship with God can be changed if we start with one, only one part that can dramatically improve everything....
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are you following the pattern to your child’s heart?
“Mommy, can I have a hug?” “Sure!” “Can I have just one more?” “Sure.” “One more? Please?”……. Kids show love the way they want to receive love. They give us a pattern to follow — right to their hearts....
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how to chill out a mom in seven easy steps
Find the nearest stressed-out, strung-out mom. It won’t take you long. (You may actually just need to look in the mirror. Ha!) And give her the following….. 1. A Sandwich…. For some reason, moms are...
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what to do when you feel like an idiot, mom
Oops. You did it again. You know, that thing that makes you feel like if anyone found out, they’d instantly call you an idiot. The thing that always makes you call yourself an idiot. A nincompoop. A...
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“because I said so,” and other phrases I stole from God
You just don’t trust me, do you? How many times have you heard this from your child when you are trying to enforce a reasonable rule? Why are you putting filtering software on the internet access? Is...
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how to support your child through life’s struggles
It never ends. And it never will. Forever is a long time. Especially when you’re just 14. Since he was seven months old, my son Micah has struggled with cystic fibrosis. It means twice daily chest...
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empowering your special needs child
It was just a simple question. But five years later, I still think about it nearly everyday. God used it to open my eyes, change my heart and motivate me to a new way of parenting. My sister was...
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homework tips from an ex-tutor
Homework help I have a repetitive nightmare. It goes something like this…. “Miss McEwan….Where is your homework? Miss McEwan…..” My face flushes. Heart pounds. Throat starts squeezing shut… Then, I...
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kids & school: how much help is TOO much?
Let’s face it. All kids are dependents. We claim those little cuties on our tax returns for a good reason. They need us. When it comes to homework, studying for tests and organization, it’s hard to...
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prayer closets for moms? whatever works!
A mom’s prayer closet doesn’t usually have a door. It can be a constantly moving place. We move all the time! Why shouldn’t our prayer life? Here are a few examples of different prayer closets for...
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