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]
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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]
Parenting: The Power of Teachable Moments
As a parent, it’s important to leverage The Power of Teachable Moments. But how we do that matters. Kindness, grace, and mercy can help when taking the stuff of everyday life and using it to lead our kid’s in wisdom. Here are some tips to guide you. Parenting: The Power of Teachable Moments It… [Continue Reading]
In the World, Not of It: The Christian Bubble
In the World, Not of It: The Christian Bubble When we moved to Little Rock in 2010, I knew it would be easy to slip into the Bible Belt bubble. My husband’s job was with a Christian organization (FamilyLife), so surrounding ourselves with like-minded friends would be easy. Big, beautiful churches are within a… [Continue Reading]
Parenting Grace {Printable!}
Parenting Grace. What do I mean by that? Don’t Seek From Your Parenting What God Has Provided Through Grace. What do you want most as a mom? Read on to hear what my answer would have been years ago and what it is today. If someone would have asked me that years ago… [Continue Reading]
Four Ways to Pray For Your Kids
Four Ways to Pray for Your Kids Sometimes I get overwhelmed with all I should be doing for my kids’ spiritual development. @TriciaGoyer Click To Tweet Sometimes as a mom, I get overwhelmed with all I should be doing for my kids’ spiritual development. I should be reading the Bible with my kids, teaching them… [Continue Reading]
Mom, Are you Selfish?
Mom, Are you Selfish? I really don’t like to admit it, but as a mom I’ve known to be selfish at times. I’ve hidden cookies so I could have them later, and I’ve extended my kids’ nap time so I could read “one more chapter.” I’ve also gotten my family’s schedule off track because I… [Continue Reading]
Creating Kids in MY Own Image
Creating Kids in MY Own Image One thing that has always gotten me overbooked and overwhelmed was trying to create my children in “my own image.” No, I’m not talking about making mini-mes. I’m talking about the image in my mind. A mix of kid that looked like a Gap Kids model, played sports like… [Continue Reading]
What It Means to Start Again in this Man-Making Business
What It Means to Start Again in this Man-Making Business “You’re starting again?” I get the same response every time I explain the ages of my six kids: 24, 21, 19, . . . 6, 4, and 3. “You could be empty nesters, traveling the world, and driving a convertible.” “Yes,” I nod. “Yes, I… [Continue Reading]
How to Be a Good Parent | 25 Tips
How to Be a Good Parent | 25 Tips So many times as a parent we focus on all the things we don’t get right . . . or things we think we could do better. I’ve learned over the years that while I always improve, I also need to celebrate what I do… [Continue Reading]
25 Ways to be a Good Parent
So many times as a parent we focus on all the things we don’t get right . . . or things we think we could do better. I’ve learned throughout the years that while I always improve, I also need to celebrate what I do right. One thing I feel I do right is I’ve… [Continue Reading]