While we have individual dreams and goals, couples should also have a mission and purpose for their marriage. For some couples it may be to minister in their local church, or open their home to needy children. Still others may be called to short-term mission trips. No matter what it is, the world will benefit greatly… [Continue Reading]
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Behind the Scenes of the Moms’ Night Out Premiere (Part 2)
Ever want to know what happens behind the scenes at a movie premiere? Just a few days ago I got to experience just that! If you missed the Part 1 of Behind the Scenes of the Moms’ Night Out Premiere, you can read it here. So how did I get asked to be part of… [Continue Reading]
Behind the Scenes of the Moms’ Night Out Premiere (Part 1)
In December I was asked to write the novelization of Moms’ Night Out. What’s a novelization? Basically, I watched the movie (over and over again) and turned it into a book! It was such a great movie that I loved every minute of it. (Don’t tell my editor, Dawn, but it almost didn’t feel like… [Continue Reading]
Behind the Scenes of Dancing With the Stars
If you follow me on Facebook and Twitter you know that Monday nights are my night for hanging out with my Grandma and live tweeting Dancing with the Stars. So Monday nights I’m usually sitting on my grandma’s bed, watching her small TV. Last night I was wearing this: And I was doing this: Can you… [Continue Reading]
Hello, Hollywood!
Hello, Hollywood! I was never one to dream about Hollywood growing up—of going there, or being a star, or seeing my name in lights. Instead, I wanted to get married, have a few kids, and become an elementary school teacher. I imagined living my whole life in the small town I’d grown up in. Just… [Continue Reading]
3 Steps to Finding the Grace to Chase a Dream | Guest Post by Cara Putman (Plus a Giveaway)
3 Steps to Finding the Grace to Chase a Dream | Guest Post by Cara Putman Once there was a fourteen-year-old who quickly realized her favorite authors simply could not write books fast enough. Because she was young, she decided she could write books, too. Her mother smiled and allowed her to write as part… [Continue Reading]
Follow Your Passions
Your husband? Hopefully. Your kids? Yes. God. YES! What about the stuff you do in your daily life? Can you honestly say you’re following your passions? This is a quote from Debbie Macomber’s book Knit Together. If you haven’t read it, I highly recommend it. It’s about Debbie’s journey to becoming a NY Times best-selling… [Continue Reading]
In My Dreams
As believers, we all know we are special creations, unique and precious to God. Yet why do we struggle with comparing our lives, our bodies, our kids, our talents (or lack of talents) with others? In reality, we need to look past who we “dream” to be and consider God’s dreams instead.In God’s word, we… [Continue Reading]
Follow Your Dreams, Mom
When I first started homeschooling my three kids (ages 6, 3, and 1) in 1995, I thought my life from that moment would always be about homeschooling. I pictured all of my time (or at least most of it) shaping my children’s education. I scheduled my day in 15-minute increments and did my best to… [Continue Reading]