Keep up to date with RSS or iTunes Romans 14:1 says, “As for the one who is weak in faith, welcome him, but not to quarrel over disputable matters.” Have you ever been doing something that you thought was perfectly fine, but felt eyebrows go up around you? Maybe you’re the one with the uppity eyebrows. It took… Read More
Budget friendly holiday decorating ideas
The holiday season is such a beautiful time of year. It’s a time when families come together, and we celebrate the birth of Jesus. We spruce up our homes a bit more than usual, we bake more often, get a bit craftier with the kids, wear festive clothing, and decorate our homes with lights and excitement!
Something about holiday décor is just so inviting and exciting! Isn’t it? I love seeing my children’s reaction to all the festive decorations and excitement!
But, what if you don’t have a huge budget to make your home look and feel festive? Is it possible to make your home feel and look festive for the holidays without draining your bank account?
Here are some very simple (and affordable) ways that you can decorate your home for the holidays without breaking the bank.… Read More
5 Christmas Picture Books That Will Point Your Kids to Jesus
I will warn you ahead of time, this post could have been titled, “5 Christmas Picture Books That Will Make Momma Cry.” Despite those tears that usually mean my son reads the final pages, these books remain one of the most special parts of our Christmas celebration every year. At a time when the focus… Read More
You Can’t Give What You Don’t Have
Do you have teenagers in your home? If you do, chances are that you have experienced tension in those teenage years.
The Bible says that our children are like arrows in a mighty warrior. Let’s look at Psalm 127:3-5, it says,
“Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one’s youth. Blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them! He shall not be put to shame when he speaks with his enemies in the gate.”
I have been talking about parenting for a long time, not because I have it down, because I don’t, not by any stretch of the imagination. In fact, the older I get and the older my kids get, … Read More
The Busy Mom Recommends… {Gift Edition}
Many of you have asked about the things I recommend on Amazon—so here they are, all together in one place! There are some great ideas for gifts this year, Busy Moms! I’ve seen a lot my bloggy friends writing posts with good deals, so I really didn’t feel the need to write one more of… Read More
Timing {really is} Everything
Have you ever had trouble communicating correctly with your husband? Have you ever been misunderstood? Have you noticed that it is actually easier to hear than it is to listen?
I want to talk to you about the difference between hearing and listening. Hear that? 
Hearing and listening are not the same. The goal of listening should be to understand the person who is speaking. Part of being a good listener is… Read More
Sharing Your Children During the Holidays
The holidays can be a wonderful time of the year. There’s a lot of fellowship and family time with big family dinners and delicious desserts. I have fond memories of crowding in front of the television to look for Snoopy in the Thanksgiving Parade. And I waited all year long to watch Charlie Brown and his friends gather around that sad Christmas tree. The holidays can be a wonderful time of year, but sometimes it can be a time of stress and discontent, especially if you are a single parent.
Sharing Your Children During the Holidays
The hardest part of being a single mom (for me) is navigating the waters of time sharing with my ex husband. During mediation things went smoothly until we started trying to figure out visits and time sharing for the boys. We were able to agree on the regular every day schedule but when it came to Thanksgiving and Christmas we hit a stalemate. After 45 minutes of going back and forth the mediation ended without a decision. We did finally come to an agreement but I had to step away, pray and really think things through.… Read More
