God’s Heart for Adoption I first thought about adoption around 1999 when I was reading an article about orphanages in China filled with baby girls. At the time, John and I had three young kids ages 10, 7, and 5. Around that time I had also just gotten my first book contract. I talked to… [Continue Reading]
Tricia Goyer
Sometimes Love Grows {Adoption Hope}
Sometimes Love Grows In my 25 years as a mom there have been many homecomings as I brought my children home for the first times. When Cory was born, I was a 17-year-old single mom, and we returned to my parents’ house. With Leslie and Nathan, John and I lived in low-income housing while he… [Continue Reading]
No More Grumbles: How I learned to trust God, stop acting helpless, and be a better example to my kids
No More Grumbles : How I learned to trust God, stop acting helpless, and be a better example to my kids So my family and I did a pretty dumb thing. We decided to take on a challenge not to grumble for a year. We chronicled the highs and the lows (lots of lows) in… [Continue Reading]
How to Enjoy Motherhood Without the Mom Guilt
How to Enjoy Motherhood Without the Mom Guilt Recently I had the opportunity to chat with Jennifer Blossom of Blossoming Mom & Baby about how to enjoy motherhood without the mom guilt. It was a great conversation full of help and hope for moms in the trenches. Blossoming Mom and Baby is all about supporting… [Continue Reading]
How to Go From Grumbly to Grateful
If I want to see change in my kids, it has to start with me. Today let’s look at 6 tips on how to go from grumbly to grateful. How to Go From Grumbly to Grateful Sometimes my kids drive me crazy. They are too negative, too cranky, and too quick to point out ways… [Continue Reading]
5 Ways to Stay Motivated as a Homeschool Teacher
Ways to Stay Motivated as a Homeschool Teacher Are you struggling to find ways to stay motivated as a homeschool teacher? I know it can be rough sometimes that’s why I’m sharing what’s worked for me for almost three decades. Let’s look at what you can help ease the stress on those crazy days…. [Continue Reading]
5 Tips I Use To Stay Motivated as a Writer
These are 5 tips I use to stay motivated as a writer and to keep going when distraction or the business of life hit. I hope you find them helpful. I first started writing in 1994, I was only 22 years old and pregnant with my third baby. While sitting in the church nursery one… [Continue Reading]
How to Budget for Back-to-School Expenses
Budgeting for Back-to-School Expenses I hate to say it, but back-to-school expenses are coming. Summer has been flying by and, depending on where you are, the school year is quickly creeping up on us. Here in Georgia, school started the first week of August! I know for me, last year was hard. Maybe that was… [Continue Reading]
Don’t Give Up Too Soon on Your Marriage
Don’t Give Up Too Soon on Your Marriage It’s not our anniversary, but a good marriage is worth celebrating. And the thing is, there was a time when I felt my feelings fade. It was a busy season of homeschooling two teens and a pre-teen. John was working hard and serving in ministry. I was… [Continue Reading]
Writer Wednesday with Tricia Goyer
Today on Writer Wednesday we welcome Tricia Goyer, author of A Daring Escape. Enter below for a chance to win a copy of A Daring Escape! Winner will be e-mailed. Note: This post contains affiliate links. Writer Wednesday with Tricia Goyer: Inside A Daring Escape If you ever happen to find yourself in the Liverpool Street… [Continue Reading]
Allow God to Write Your Story
If you allow God to write your story–he will. So don’t be surprised when he shows up and shows off in a BIG way. That’s exactly what he did this week and I was so blessed by it. The Gift of Friendship To begin with, God has been so wonderful to give me a friend… [Continue Reading]