We live in a culture where one’s worth is often directly connected to their occupation. The position I find most scrutinized is that of a stay-at-home mom. Think about it. If you met a new group of people and learned the occupation of each during introductions, would you view differently a doctor compared to
Does fear of failure grip your heart? We’ve all experienced it. The chill seep of inner panic, the heightened pulse, the tightened knot on the lungs as the question draws all hope from within. The fatal four-word question: what if I fail? This question is not unique to our generation. But historically speaking, we
We all know gratitude matters. There are abundant tips online about how to increase your gratitude along with plenty of suggestions to get your kids thinking about what they are thankful for. Deep down, gratitude is more important for the spiritual development of our souls than we can imagine. When we lack gratitude our
Thanksgiving is a great time of year to read a good book aloud together. It could be a chapter book, reading one or two chapters a day, or a picture book every day. Here are our very favorite Thanksgiving read-alouds: Pilgrim Stories This is my favorite Thanksgiving read-aloud. We read a chapter or two
I’m not alone in my adoration of autumn. There is something magical in the advent of fuzzy socks, hot apple cider, and our annual leaf nature study. Or maybe this is just what our homeschool looks like. I also can’t be the only one who has been busy “pinning” pumpkin recipes alternately with pumpkin
It may have started off as a regular Tuesday, but shortly after breakfast, as Bible time begins, the washing machine starts to flood the laundry room and a child has accidentally hurt themselves. Once you get that under control, here comes the phone call, causing an immediate get-up-and-go response. As soon as you all
Hey Mama, So much to be thankful for, this beautiful Thanksgiving week. Look at this time last year. You have stretched. There have been trials, tribulations, problems, hurtful seasons, and pain. There has also been joy, new life, friends who have stayed closer than a brother, and blessings from the Lord’s hand so direct
