I get asked questions all the time. As a wife of twenty-six years, a mom of ten, a homeschooler and a writer of over 60 books people want to know how my life works. Here is one of those questions and my short answer. More to come in the coming weeks! How do you and… [Continue Reading]
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When You’re a Child of Divorce
I remember the first time I heard that a friend’s parents were divorcing. I must have been 7 at the time, and I didn’t understand. Was that possible? People were allowed to do that? It didn’t seem right. More than that, it seemed wrong. Growing up, I didn’t know my biological dad, and my… [Continue Reading]
16 Practical {Yet Awesome!} Wedding & Shower Gifts
Functional gifts they will actually use! And if you’re creating your bridal or wedding gift registry start with these … you won’t be disappointed! My niece Ashley is getting married, and I had a hard time finding a gift. Not because she didn’t have a gift registry. (She did.) Not because I didn’t have ideas…. [Continue Reading]
Advice to My Younger {Married} Self — Part 2
John and I haven’t had a perfect marriage. Far from it! There have been struggles over the years, but I’m so happy that we decided to fight FOR our marriage instead of fighting against each other. I shared a few marriage tips I’ve learned along the way a few weeks ago here. I asked YOU to share… [Continue Reading]
Are You Helping Your Husband Follow His Dreams?
What are your husband’s dreams? Do you know them? If you do, what are you doing to help him reach his dreams? If you’re not … have you thought about starting? Today is the day to start helping your husband reach your dreams. Why today? Because time doesn’t stop and wait for us to catch… [Continue Reading]
6 Ways to Pray for Your Husband: Pray for Strength & Right Living
There are many things we can pray for our husbands, but one thing we continually need to pray for is strength. We live in a world with darkness all around. Everyday our husbands are assulted with unholy attitudes, foul displays of ungodliness, and temptations that appeal to his flesh—even as his spirit battles against them…. [Continue Reading]
Still praying for that future husband? Don’t give up!
Are you still praying for a husband? Do you feel like giving up? Maybe you started praying in your teens and you’re in your 20s, 30s, or 40s now. Perhaps you’ve started to believe that your prayers are doing NOTHING. Sometimes it may seem like that’s true, but it’s not. Your prayers are working …… [Continue Reading]
In a cathedral in Europe my daughter said I DO!
Saturday, May 23 was like something out of a movie. My son Nathan (21) walked me down the aisle of a European cathedral built in the 12th century. The sun shone down through stained glass windows, causing the elaborate interior to glimmer and glow. It was my daughter’s wedding. My husband was waiting to walk… [Continue Reading]
Advice to My Younger {Married} Self
John and I haven’t had a perfect marriage. Far from it! There have been struggles over the years, but I’m so happy that we decided to fight FOR our marriage instead of fighting against each other. Here’s a few things I’ve learned along the way: Greet each other with a welcome kiss after every work day,… [Continue Reading]
Indiana Jones + Indiana Josephine: When Love Becomes an Adventure
Last week John and I celebrated our 25th Anniversary. I knew when I married John that life would be an adventure, and it has been, but when I let him plan our anniversary I had no idea what I was getting into … This is John and I on the second longest zip line in… [Continue Reading]
A Priceless Wedding Shower on a Budget
My oldest daughter is getting married in May! (You may have seen a previous post.) And she was only home in Little Rock for a month, which means lots of wedding planning, picking out a dress, checking out the reception spot, and having a bridal shower. Talk about busy! (And that doesn’t include Christmas, New… [Continue Reading]