Holidays bring families together. But that doesn’t always mean everyone is interacting. With all the technology at our fingertips, it’s often easier to “veg” out on our phones than pursue meaningful activities together. But that’s exactly what makes memories and why we should find more ways to connect–with Merry Bells! Merry Bells Bring Families… [Continue Reading]
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How to Walk Out Your Healing
The way you walk out your healing can affect not just your own life, but also the lives of your children. Facing our past mistakes and finding forgiveness and healing in Christ is so important. Today, I share I found healing through walking out my faith and how that affected our family. Walk Out… [Continue Reading]
How to Keep Love Alive with a House Full of Kids
How to Keep Love Alive with a House Full of Kids Wondering How to Keep Love Alive with a House Full of Kids? It’s possible! After three decades of marriage, John and I have made our relationship a priority. There are no shortcuts to marital intimacy. But if you make the effort and take the time… [Continue Reading]
Mom, Your Life Matters. You Matter.
“Mom, your life matters, you matter,” I told them. The words were barely out of my mouth when I heard the sniffles and saw women quickly wiping away the tears that managed to escape. My words hit a tender part of their hearts—and maybe yours, too. Today I share what God says about Mothering and… [Continue Reading]
Read Across America 50 Books for Families
In honor of Read Across America I’m sharing my favorite 50 Books for Families. These books have been enjoyed by our family for decades and I hope your family enjoys them as well. Happy reading friends! Read Across America 50 Books for Families One of my favorite times of the day is when I… [Continue Reading]
Bible Journaling for Future Generations
Several years ago I began Bible Journaling for Future Generations of my family. Today, I want to share with you how I created these keepsake Bible’s. God’s Word is the foundation for my parenting and my life. I want to make sure I take every opportunity to share His wisdom with those He has entrusted to… [Continue Reading]
Keep Praying for Your Future Husband
Even if you feel as if God isn’t listening, I want to encourage you to keep praying for your future husband. 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,… [Continue Reading]
22 Scriptures to Pray for Your Children in 2022
These 22 Scriptures to pray for your children in 2022 can make all the difference. And while we have high hopes that 2022 will have less conflict and trials than last year, we can’t guarantee it. There are many things we can do for our children to help them during hard times, but the best… [Continue Reading]
Simple Organization Tips for Working From Home
Over the years I’ve put a lot of thought, sacrifice, and even money into figuring how to make working from home run smoothly. Just yesterday I was telling a friend, “How amazing is it that I get to do what I love [write] while also getting to spend a large portion of my day with… [Continue Reading]
Walk It Out #107: Midnight Mom with Becky Thompson and Susan Pitts
Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | RSS Midnight Mom with Becky Thompson and Susan Pitts As a mom of ten kids, I’ve had my share of sleepless nights. Even more than the caring for babies, and the “mommy I had a bad dream moments” there have been… [Continue Reading]
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]