Running the Race When We Are Overwhelmed
I’m a bit overwhelmed today. I invite you to listen in while I preach to myself a little here. You may not have the same reasons for being overwhelmed –…
Celebrate Reformation Day!
Reformation Day is fast approaching! (October 31st) I wanted to share with you a few, easy and low-prep, ideas to help you celebrate Reformation Day and learn about this monumental…
Keeping Sabbath and Finding Rest – Even With Young Children!
We have finally reached a point that we are able to honor the Lord by our Sabbath rest, together, as a family … most of the time.
A Simple Christian Seder for Young Families
I remember my parents having a Christian Seder for my brother and I when we were young children. It was special and memorable. My husband and I have hosted and…
Make Thanksgiving Meaningful: Free Gratitude Prompts!
Thanksgiving: the holiday that gets smooshed by Christmas and forgotten. Let’s choose to give it its proper due and make it intentional and meaningful! After all, it is such a…
9 Ways to Celebrate Advent as a Family and Bring Meaning to Christmas.
Choosing to celebrate Advent as a family has brought so much meaning to the Christmas season. Advent is a significant way that we keep our focus on Jesus and not…
Frugal Gift Ideas for Everyone
I like to get ahead on my Christmas shopping. It makes for a much more relaxed month of December. There are people I know very well for whom I can…
Getting Ahead On Christmas
“When you are behind on life, get ahead on Christmas.” This quote is from Rachel Jankovic – one of my favorite authors and podcasters. She talks about this extensively in…
How to Raise Caterpillars: A Vivid Object Lesson on Resurrection
My dad sparked my interest in butterflies as a young child. We would go on “butterfly hunts” and order chrysalises from catalogs together. Hoping to recreate those wonderful memories with my own kids we have made a little tradition each summer of delving into the magical world of butterfies!