Taking Note of God’s Creative Hand In the beginning God created. It’s easy to see that when we step outside, but we need to remember that it’s God Who gives breath to our creativity, too. God’s been speaking to my heart about creation lately. About everything coming from nothing. About nothing being here that He didn’t… [Continue Reading]
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Create In Me A Pure Heart
Saturday Scripture Psalm 51:10 Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Prayer God, renew my heart. Renew my spirit. Make it steadfast. Make it beat for your glory. Create in me a pure heart. @TriciaGoyer Click To Tweet Are you new here? You might want to subscribe… [Continue Reading]
It’s Time to Get Creative, Mom.
It’s Time to Get Creative, Mom. As a writer, I know all about creativity. I know how essential it is. I know how fun it can be. I also know what it’s like to be at a loss for creativity. Even as a mom, creativity is important. Combine the needed creativity for being both… [Continue Reading]
Let All That You Do Be Done In Love.
Saturday Scripture 1 Corinthians 16:14 Let all that you do be done in love. Prayer God, thank you for the long list of To Do’s in my day. Let each one of them be done with the same kind of love you have shown me. Allow my life to be a representation of the depth… [Continue Reading]
A New Family Favorite (& Giveaway!)
A New Family Favorite We have no less than a dozen Bible story books and our kids love to read them. Bella, Casey and Alyssa were excited when the Treasury of Bible Stories arrived. And they were even more excited when I started to read. Rhyming books are always fun. We love Dr. Suess and… [Continue Reading]
The Balance Between Mom and Writer
I started writing when my kids were five, two, and a newborn, and I was starting my first year of homeschool. My husband was in college and worked at night. We were poor. LOL. I started writing during naptime, but by the time I started getting book contracts, my kids were too old for naps,… [Continue Reading]
Don’t Miss Your Kids in All Your “God Projects”
Don’t Miss Your Kids in All Your “God Projects” I’m a project person. I like lists to check off and gold stars (even if they are imagined) placed on my jobs that are well done. As an author I like to type “The End”at the completion of my novels. As a Teen MOPS (Mothers… [Continue Reading]
Saturday Scripture – Matthew 23:35
Saturday Scripture Matthew 23:35 For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in. Prayer I am so grateful to receive divine hospitality. Show me how to a host those who are hungry, thirsty, lonely, and estranged. You are the great teacher. I am so… [Continue Reading]
The Lulu Tree Boutique! (& Giveaway!)
The Lulu Tree Boutique! (& Giveaway!) *Please note, friends: This post is long. But, would you take time read it, for me? For all the precious Ugandan mamas who need your help? And then, would you consider sharing the post so others might help too? There’s even a giveaway at the bottom! Thank you. From… [Continue Reading]
How to Say “Yes” to God
How to Say “Yes” to God I don’t know about you but as soon as I became a Christian I wanted to do something FOR God. I was a pregnant teen who found forgiveness and freedom and I wanted to make my life count for Him. Over the years I found many ways to… [Continue Reading]
Family Volunteering: Tips & Tricks
Family Volunteering: Tips & Tricks Give back. Together. You know the old saying, “It is better to give than receive.” For many families the best gifts they can give is the gift of themselves … through volunteering. Family volunteering has been an interest to homeschooling advocates for years. Raymond and Dorothy Moore recommend an… [Continue Reading]