I am the mother of eight children, something that feels very normal and unimpressive to me, but usually elicits a response of shock and awe in people I meet. I feel largely unremarkable. You, too? In all these years of mothering, there have been joyful, wonderful, absolutely fun days, and there have been hopeless, depressing,… [Continue Reading]
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Following the Recipe | Guest Post + Giveaway
Our youngest children, ages nine and eleven, are learning to cook. Tuesday is their day to plan and cook dinner. Yesterday, as I helped my daughter, I asked if she had read through the recipe and understood the directions. Sheepishly, she admitted she had not. I assured her if she followed the directions correctly, the… [Continue Reading]
The 3 Marks of a Filling Love | Guest Post {+ Giveaway}
We all struggle with identity—who we are, why we are, and what we have to offer the world. About the time we find a scrap of worth or significance, something happens to make us fully aware of how much we lack. A harsh word. A broken relationship. A blunder or failure. Then, in spite of… [Continue Reading]
5 Things to Do When the Kids Are Driving You Crazy
Most days I have at least one moment of wondering what God was thinking when He gave me these amazing kids. I trust Him, I do, but I sure do feel stretched through this mom gig. It’s wonderful and fulfilling one moment and defeating the next. The ups and downs and all arounds can make… [Continue Reading]
Ask Tricia | Favorite Bible Story
I get asked questions all the time. As a wife of twenty-six years, a mom of ten—seven having been adopted, 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!… [Continue Reading]
3 Ways to Stop Being a Control Girl Mama | Shannon Popkin
When I arrived home late one evening after attending a ladies’ event at church, I heard both of my babies wailing. Dropping my purse, I ran up to their bedrooms in a panic. The poor little dears had been crying for quite some time! They were red-faced, hot, and mad. I immediately picked them up,… [Continue Reading]
Love Book + Giveaway!
My husband is one of the hardest people to buy. Mostly because he’s just so content. There isn’t much he needs . . . or even wants. My man loves time together. He also love to hear how much I love and respect him. This year I decided to get John a Love Book. I… [Continue Reading]
Where Does Your Husband Go To Be Admired and Appreciated? | Sharon Jaynes
Where does your husband go for admiration and appreciation? He goes somewhere. All men do. Does he go to work in hopes of hearing “Job well done”? Does he go to the ball field in hopes of hearing “Way to go, man”? Does he go back home to mother to hear “I’m so proud of… [Continue Reading]
First Chapter Friday | A Shadow of Treason {+ a giveaway}
Join me every Friday where I’ll share chapter one from one of my books! There will also be a fun giveaway and some Instagram graphics you can save and share! This week I’m sharing chapter one of the second book, A Shadow of Treason, in the Chronicles of the Spanish Civil War! Don’t forget to enter to win… [Continue Reading]
First Chapter Friday | Seeds of Love {+ a giveaway}
Join me every Friday where I’ll share chapter one from one of my books! There will also be a fun giveaway and some Instagram posts you can save and share! This week I’m sharing chapter one of the first book, Seeds of Love, a novella in the An Amish Garden collection! Don’t forget to enter to… [Continue Reading]
Cooking + Audiobooks = Unexpected Me Time {+ Recipe}
One of my favorite things is cooking dinner. It’s a good thing that I like it because I cook for 11 people every night. I like to try new recipes, but I also have old favorites. It’s extremely satisfying to gather my whole family around the table every night and see my family members enjoying… [Continue Reading]