family traditions
Tuesday, 29 December 2020 / Published in * Faith and Family, * Holidays, Articles, Blog

The Importance of Family Traditions

  Even though my childhood was not idyllic, there are many parts for which I am extremely grateful. One is the way my mother used traditions to make events special for her children. Each Christmas, she would give each of us a pair of pajamas as a gift. Many years, she spent countless hours sewing
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Monday, 28 December 2020 / Published in * Faith and Family, Articles, Blog, Hey Mama, Hey Mama Monday

Hey Mama Monday: Learn from the Birds, Mama

  What will come our way in 2021? Will it be moving, illness, death, pregnancy—you name it—life will change this coming year. How do we prepare for the unknown? Are we ready for change? Usually, I am not. However, I have found that if I stay close to the Lord and live each day fully
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Monday, 21 December 2020 / Published in * Faith and Family, * Holidays, Articles, Blog, Hey Mama, Hey Mama Monday

Hey Mama Monday: Rest in His Love and Care, Mama

  Hey Mama, Christmas is almost here—can you believe it? And then it will be over. And then . . . life resumes. We’ll start prepping and rushing all over again, knowing us. But don’t fret over that today, Mama. Today, *this day,* focus on spending the next five days with your littles, your love,
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Monday, 07 December 2020 / Published in * Faith and Family, Articles, Blog, Hey Mama, Hey Mama Monday

Hey Mama Monday: Mama, Have the Strength to Say “Yes, Lord”

  Will this be a difficult Christmas season? Are you missing a loved one? Are you in painful circumstances? Are you uncertain of the future? Are you praying for help or healing or wholeness? In seasons of joy or seasons of pain, in seasons of uncertainty, anxiety, or seasons of provision—I want to have the
homeschool moms
Wednesday, 11 November 2020 / Published in * Encouragement, * Faith and Family, Articles, Blog

One Thing Homeschool Moms Can Do

  Not too long ago, I saw a friend on Facebook post a challenge. She is a fellow pastor’s wife who has faced some pretty significant issues in her life. Her challenge was to pick a habit to focus on for 30 days. At least, I think it was 30 days. I have participated in
fruits of the spirit
Friday, 30 October 2020 / Published in * Encouragement, * Faith and Family, Articles, Blog

Fruits of the Spirit for the Homeschool Mom – Peace

  Peace. Such an elusive word. Where can peace be found, what does peace look like, who brings peace to our shattered world, our shattered hearts? The answer to all of these questions is Jesus. Peace is the third fruit of the Spirit listed in Galatians 5:22-23. In our homeschooling, in our own lives, are
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Friday, 16 October 2020 / Published in * Faith and Family, Articles, Blog

Fruits of the Spirit for the Homeschool Mom – Joy

  Joy has always been of my favorite words. It just looks cheerful. But as homeschooling moms, it can be difficult to understand joy and even harder to find it on a consistent basis. We get too stuck on works and forget to rest in grace. Then the busyness of life steals our happiness, and
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Monday, 05 October 2020 / Published in * Faith and Family, Articles, Blog, Hey Mama, Hey Mama Monday

Hey Mama Monday: Know Your Home, Mama

  Hey Mama, During this life—before we go to our forever HOME in Eternity and are able to look into our Savior’s face—we will endure tests and trials. And you’ll feel tired. You, dear Mama, may be going through a really bad time, even right now. Deep heartache. I know these afflictions are hard, an