Tips for Your Family’s Devotional Time
I’m often asked what our family’s devotional time looks like. I’ve hesitated answering this question because the truth is not as poetic or glorious as
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Teaching Our Daughters About True Friendship
I pray that my girls understand true friendship. A real friend tells you when you have spinach in your teeth! This is a truth
The Happy One
I’m the happy one. In pictures, I mean. I’m the one with the biggest, cheesiest or maybe I should just say “toothiest” smile! No
It’s A New Day
I’m an empty nester. Ok not quite. But I am the mother of four school age girls. 5th grade, 2nd grade and 2 kindergarteners. I
“Yes” Can Change the World.
“Raising world changers.” This is my number one prayer request. I write about it, I talk about it and work hard at accomplishing it. I
Girl Is Not A Dirty Word
If you have searched the internet or browsed social media hashtags for any combination of phrases that include the word “girl” then inevitably
I Will Never Be A Perfect Mother!
I recently read this and immediately recognized it as one of the truest statements ever… Share on Facebook Have you ever felt like this? I
When Silence Speaks
I never pay attention to how loud my house is, until its quiet. Without trying, I can hear every subtle creak and mild vibration
Bedtime Blues and Why You Need to Read The Book
Bedtime Blues. We all know what they are and almost every parent of small children has experienced them. It’s when bedtime finally arrives and you
Create Normal Now
When my 2nd daughter, Kaitlyn, was three, she had what we refer to as the “My Syndrome.” Meaning, whenever she needed to say “I”, she
Why I Decided to Give Up
Has life ever knocked you to down to all fours…or lower? Has your “do” ever felt like a “don’t”- where the more you do, the
1 Timothy 4 ‘DOT DOT’ 12: Don’t Look Down
“Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example by what you say and how you live…” Not long
Caught Laughing
Genesis 18:12 & 15 (NIV) 12 So Sarah laughed to herself as she thought, “After I am worn out and my lord is old, will
The One Thing I Can Do…
Have you ever met one of those unbelievably cheerful, dedicated, patient mothers that never seems fazed by life’s demands? Dirty dishes, laundry, dinner, diapers, homework….
Where are you going?
Have you ever had a dream that was so vivid and so real that it literally caused you to sit straight up in your bed,
Praying For Our Girls
I am not sure why, but it seems that I have some of my most profound thoughts as I lie in bed desperately trying to
Memories-3 steps to creating great ones with your kids!
If you are friends with us on Facebook you may have seen some of my recent posts about our visitors this week! My brother,
LEGO Friends- Are we missing the point?
Do you see anything wrong with this picture? If you are unfamiliar, it is a photo of the new LEGO’s “girlified” building set. Unlike the
Someone Else’s Girl-more with Dannah Gresh
A few years ago, I posted a blog about being intentional in life. The general premise of that post was that not many things in
What’s in Your Cupboard?
Do you have a favorite coffee mug? Ok maybe you’re not a coffee drinker. How about a favorite tea mug? Water bottle? Well, I have
I Said Yes
How did “For Girls Like You” Start? Well, I’m glad you asked! In short, “I said Yes!” In March 2011 I ordered a subscription of
With Dannah Gresh Part 2: I’ll Take Weird!
Last week, on Facebook, I posted a You Tube video of eight-year-old Sophia Grace and her five-year-old cousin performing “Super Bass” by rapper Nicki Minaj.
Act Like A Child
Yesterday morning, just like many other mornings, Alena bounced into my bedroom fully dressed and ready for school. As she watched me drag myself out
Letter to Parents
Dear Moms and Dads, As Christian parents, we have a difficult job. On one hand we need to be invested in our daughter’s interests and
